15-Minute Lemon Garlic Herb Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) linguine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley and basil
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add lemon zest and 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir until lightly emulsified.

4. 4

   Add the pasta and herbs, then toss well. Remove from heat and add parmesan and lemon juice.

5. 5

   Loosen with more pasta water as needed. Season with salt and black pepper and serve right away.