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Lemon Garlic Buttered Pasta for Kids (Fast)

A quick and delicious lemon garlic butter pasta that's perfect for kids, packed with flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  4. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and mix well.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with vegetables or proteins like chicken or shrimp for added nutrition.

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