Lemon Garlic Linguine

Yield: 4 servings

• Salt
• 1 lb linguine
• 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 large lemon
• Black pepper
• Grated parmesan, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, parsley, or a combination for garnish (optional)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add the linguine and cook until al dente.  Reserve 2 C pasta water, then drain the noodles.
2. Dry the pot, then return to low heat and add the butter.  While the butter melts, grate the garlic over the butter.  Stir until the garlic is fragrant, 1-2 min.  Finely grate the zest of lemon into the pot, and add a few grinds of black pepper. When the pepper is sizzling, add 1 c pasta water and the cooked pasta.  Increase heat to medium-high and toss vigorously.  As the liquid in the pot evaporates, add another few tablespoons of pasta water.  Repeat, tossing vigorously and adding pasta water, until the pasta is glossed in a thick sauce, 1-2 min.
3. Remove from heat, squeeze in the juice of the whole lemon, and toss to combine.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Optionally top with Parmesan, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, and/or parsley as you like.

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I think the recipe above is better than: https://recipes.morgeneggs.com/2020/08/23/lemon-spaghetti/