Fragrant garlic, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes are sauteed in butter and then tossed with fresh lemon juice and tender pasta to create the Lemon Butter Pasta of which dreams are made.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
6tablespoonsbutter
2clovesgarlic
6 - 8ouncesmushrooms
1/2medium yellow onionchopped small
Optional: 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken base
1/2cupdiced tomato
juice from 2 small lemonsabout 1/4 cup
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
kosher saltto taste only as needed
8ouncesangel hair pasta
Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheesefreshly grated
fresh Italian Parsley, for serving
Instructions
Cook the pasta, drain and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for less than a minute, just until it is fragrant.
Add the mushrooms, onions and the optional chicken base. Saute for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms and onions are tender.
Add the lemon juice, tomatoes, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes are warm.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat. Serve and sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Enjoy