Can I use bottled lemon juice instead of fresh?

Oh honey, don't do it. Bottled juice lacks that bright, vibrant zing that makes this dish special. Fresh lemons give you both the juice and that fragrant zest - trust me, it's worth the extra minute of squeezing.

What proteins work well with this pasta?

Shrimp is my go-to - just sauté them in the butter before adding garlic. Chicken works beautifully too - try leftover grilled chicken tossed in at the end. Even canned tuna (drained well) makes a surprisingly tasty pantry version.

How can I make this vegan?

Easy, Swap the butter for your favorite vegan butter (I like the olive oil based ones) and skip the parmesan - or use a vegan alternative. The lemon and garlic still shine through beautifully. Just taste and adjust seasoning at the end.

20Minute Spaghetti with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Perfection -

Name: 20Minute Spaghetti with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Perfection
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

20Minute Spaghetti with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Perfection

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A simple vegetarian pasta dish with bright lemon flavor and rich garlic butter sauce.

Author: RecipeZest
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 2 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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8 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley

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Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in lemon zest and juice.
Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce.
Mix in parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.

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