Lemon Pepper Pasta

Step 1

​Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons of salt and the linguine. Stir the pasta frequently for the first few minutes of cooking time. Cook the pasta to package directions for al dente.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and the butter. Heat until the butter is melted and foamy.

Step 3

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Lower the heat to low and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon of salt and the fresh ground pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine the ingredients well and cook gently for another minute or two.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside until the pasta is done and drained.

Step 6

Before draining the pasta, reserve about ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water.

Step 7

Drain the pasta completely, and return it to the pot. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, reserved cooking water and the parsley.

Step 8

Serve the lemon pepper pasta with extra black pepper and Parmesan cheese.