Lemon Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dried spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 large garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
• 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti until firm to the bite (al dente), about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Once you've drained the pasta, set skillet with the garlic mixture over medium heat. Add drained, cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water; toss to coat. Cook and stir until heated through, adding more pasta water if pasta seems too dry.

4. 4

   Remove pasta from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl or platter; top with grated parmesan cheese and serve.