Lemon & Rosemary Butter Pasta

I love easy weeknight pasta recipes, and this dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can make an elevated restaurant-worthy pasta.

The woodiness of the rosemary and the brightness of the lemon work together in this dish so well. Even while you are preparing it, you’ll enjoy the aromas that will fill your kitchen. It’s so deliciously fragrant!

INGREDIENTS:

• 350 g of Rigatoni

• 2 tsp of lemon zest

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp of fresh rosemary, chopped

• 4 tbsp of butter

• salt & pepper, to taste

• 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions (ideally to al dente). Set aside.

2. In a large pan or pot, melt the butter a medium-low heat.

3. Once melted, add the fresh rosemary and lemon zest and cook until fragrant (about 5-6 minutes). The point here is not to fry the zest and rosemary. You are heating to release the oils and flavours. If you see it is starting to burn or get crispy, turn down the heat.

4. Add the butter sauce to your pasta and mix well to combine.

5. Stir in the lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Mix again and serve.

Christopher

Christopher is a food and lifestyle expert, recipe developer and the content creator behind May Eighty Five. With years of experience in the kitchen, he also shares tips, tricks and how to’s that he has learnt over the years. Every week, he shares quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes along with some home and entertaining tips. You will find flavorful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts. As a home decor enthusiast, he also likes to share simple DIY projects and simple tips for a beautiful home.