Easy Pasta with Browned Butter, Lemon, and Dill
Tender pasta tossed in nutty browned butter, bright lemon juice and zest, and fresh dill, finished with Parmesan for a light and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: toasted pine nuts or sautéed asparagus for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Brown butter in a skillet over medium heat until nutty and golden.
- Sauté garlic briefly in browned butter, then add lemon juice and zest.
- Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in fresh dill and Parmesan; toss gently. Optionally, top with pine nuts or vegetables.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Watch butter carefully to prevent burning; toss pasta gently for even coating.