Linguine al Limone Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 3 - 4 tablespoons grated lemon zest (2 to 4 lemons)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, more to taste
• 1 pound linguine
• OPTIONAL:
• Grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large, deep sauté pan over medium heat, stir butter with lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper until butter melts. Remove from heat.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Remove 1/2 cup cooking water and reserve.
3. Drain pasta and add to lemon-butter in sauté pan. Return to medium heat and toss for a few seconds, adding reserved water as needed. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Serve immediately topped with remaining lemon zest and grated parmesan.