Ingredients Pasta + Noodles Spaghetti Spaghetti with Lemon & Butter Be the first to rate & review! Lemon and butter go so well together, this easy spaghetti dish may forever change how you think about quick pantry pasta meals. Slideshow: More Pasta Recipes By Scott Hocker Published on January 15, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email 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. Rate it Print