Butter Garlic Lemon Sauce For Pasta

Indulge your taste buds with a burst of flavor!

This butter garlic lemon sauce for pasta is a delight in every bite.

Made with creamy butter, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon, this sauce transforms ordinary pasta into an extraordinary dish.

Versatile and easy to make, it's perfect for quick weekday meals or gourmet dinner parties.

Shake up your pasta game today with this irresistible sauce!

Butter, garlic, and lemon sauce for pasta is a simple yet mouthwatering blend that takes any pasta dish to new levels of deliciousness.

This sauce mixes the creamy richness of butter, the flavorful punch of garlic, and the fresh zing of lemon for a taste sensation that'll make your taste buds sing.

Just picture a smooth sauce with a buttery taste, a kick from the garlic, and a burst of citrus from the lemon.

It's a fantastic combination that turns an ordinary pasta meal into something truly special.

Making this sauce is a piece of cake.

Melt butter in a pan, cook minced garlic until it smells amazing, then squeeze in some lemon juice and zest. That's it! Your sauce is ready to go on your favorite pasta.

But this sauce isn't just for pasta.

You can use it in lots of ways.

Toss it with cooked pasta for a quick and tasty meal, drizzle it over grilled chicken or seafood for extra flavor, or dunk crusty bread into it for a delicious snack.

And here's the best part: you can make this sauce ahead of time.

Just keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

When you're ready to use it, warm it up gently on the stove or in the microwave.

With its amazing flavor and easy prep, butter, garlic, and lemon sauce for pasta is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Give it a try and get ready to be impressed!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Prepare a batch of this sauce in advance and store it in the fridge for up to a week. Having it on hand means you can effortlessly whip up a delicious meal whenever hunger strikes, saving time and effort during busy days.
• The combination of butter, garlic, and lemon creates a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds with every bite, adding depth and richness to any dish it accompanies.
• This sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes beyond pasta, such as drizzling over grilled meats or vegetables, enhancing the flavor of seafood, or even as a dipping sauce for bread.
• With just a few basic ingredients, making butter garlic lemon sauce for pasta is incredibly easy and fuss-free, perfect for both beginner and seasoned cooks alike.
• Ready in under 10 minutes.

Cost To Make

Estimated cost = $1.25, or $0.63 a serve

Ingredients

Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

• Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter.
• Minced garlic
• Lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

This recipe for butter garlic lemon sauce for pasta makes about 60 ml/grams (2.11 ounces) of sauce. This serves about 2. The ingredient quantities can easily be adjusted to suit how many serves you need to make.

Step One: Heat butter over low to medium heat in a small saucepan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn your garlic.

Step Two: Turn off heat, and mix through the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to taste.

Substitutions / Variations

• Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Sauce: Make your sauce richer by stirring in some heavy cream after cooking the garlic. It adds extra indulgence to your pasta dish.
• Spicy Garlic Lemon Sauce: Add a bit of heat by tossing in red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers with the garlic. Adjust the spice level to your liking for a fiery twist.
• Herb-infused Garlic Butter Lemon Sauce: Boost the flavor by mixing in fresh herbs like parsley or basil with the garlic. This adds a fresh and vibrant taste to your sauce, making it even more delicious.
• Mix through some grated Parmesan cheese.

Serving Suggestions

• Simply toss the sauce with cooked pasta for a quick and satisfying meal.
• Use the sauce as a flavorful dip for crusty bread or breadsticks.
• Add a burst of flavor by drizzling the sauce over grilled chicken breasts or thighs.
• Add to the taste of seafood dishes by spooning the sauce over grilled or baked fish or shrimp.
• Use the sauce as a unique dressing for salads, especially those with a Mediterranean flair.

Storage

This butter garlic lemon sauce for pasta can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 to 6 days.

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