Chive and Lemon Butter Pasta with Parmesan

Name: Chive and Lemon Butter Pasta with Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine; 4 tbsp butter; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp, chopped chives; 1/2 cup, freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Creamy pasta tossed with a bright lemon-herb butter sauce and fresh chives, finished with nutty Parmesan for a simple yet sophisticated weeknight meal.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz linguine
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped chives
1/2 cup, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add drained linguine and toss to coat, adding 2 tbsp reserved pasta water to create a glossy sauce.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped chives and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and toss until cheese melts and coats every strand.