20 Minute Lemon Parmesan Pasta
- Author: Annie Chesson
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 7 1x
- 1 box whole wheat angel hair (or other thin pasta)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 cup grated parmesan, plus more for topping
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- Bring a pot of seasoned water (it should taste like the ocean) to a boil over high heat
- Cook your pasta until it is al dente
- To make your sauce, melt the butter in a large skillet
- Add your olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper flakes
- Simmer this sauce lightly until your pasta is cooked through
- Drain your pasta
- Add the pasta and parmesan cheese to the sauce and toss to combine
- If your pasta sits out for a while and gets dry, add a little extra olive oil or butter to bring back some of the moisture