Lemon Garlic Pasta

• spaghetti↗1⁄2 lb
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• fresh parsley, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• lemon zest↗1 teaspoon
• lemon juice↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• parmesan cheese↗1 1⁄2 - 2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until done, drain and return to the hot pot.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, mince the garlic. In a small pan, heat the oil and butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Toss the garlic oil, parsley, lemon zest and juice, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper with the pasta.

4. 4

   Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.

5. 5

   Toss in Parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Serve at once.