Quick 1-Skillet Lemon Pepper Spaghetti

Heat a large lidded skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the noodles. Toss the noodles in the skillet for a minute or so to coat them in the butter and toast them slightly. Pour the stock into the skillet and reduce the heat to medium low.

Cover the skillet and let the noodles simmer for 15 minutes, stirring once during the cooking time. While the noodles are cooking, zest the lemon and cut it in half. After 15 minutes, remove the lid and toss the noodles again; taste for doneness. When the noodles are done (you may need more stock or some water depending on the brand of noodles you choose), add the rest of the butter, lemon juice, half the lemon zest, and Parmesan to the skillet.

Use tongs to toss everything together, tasting as you go and adding salt and pepper until the pasta is very flavorful. If the pasta is dry, splash in more stock or water to achieve a bit of sauce that evenly coats the noodles.

Serve topped with extra pepper, the rest of the lemon zest, and more parmesan if you’d like.

Enjoy!

Note: This recipes serves two as a main dish, four as a side.