Lemon Herb Spaghetti

Lemon Herb Spaghetti

Text and Photo by Jac Kyles Baker 

Makes 1 or 2 servings

Ingredients

4 oz. dry spaghetti, linguine or capellini

2 minced garlic cloves

1 TB unsalted butter

1/2 tsp lemon zest

2 TB lemon juice

1 TB minced parsley

1 TB finely chopped sliced almonds

2 TB grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

salt and red pepper flakes to taste

Preparation

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Add garlic, butter, lemon zest and lemon juice to a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave on HIGH 1 minute.

Stir sauce and salt to taste.  Toss with pasta.  If pasta is too dry for your taste, add reserved pasta water in small amounts to your satisfaction.  Be careful not to dilute the lemon butter's flavor.

Add parsley, almonds and parmesan to pasta.  Toss to combine.

Serve with red pepper flakes and additional parmesan.