Spaghetti with Lemon & Butter

Name: Spaghetti with Lemon & Butter
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; Salt; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 lemon, zested; 1/4 cup (from about 2 lemons) fresh lemon juice

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By Scott Hocker

Published on January 15, 2016

Spaghetti with lemon and butter — Photo: © Scott Hocker

Active Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
Salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup (from about 2 lemons) fresh lemon juice

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in a pot of well-salted boiling water.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over medium heat, heat the butter until foaming, then add the red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, then add the lemon zest. Cook for 30 seconds. When pasta is ready, add lemon juice to the sauce. Add the drained spaghetti and mix well. Serve.