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    Lemon Pepper Pasta

    Published: May 6, 2018 · Modified: Mar 11, 2021 by Elizabeth · 34 Comments

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    Lemon Pepper Pasta garnished with lemon zest and parsley

    I created this Lemon Pepper Pasta dish for my brother. He was convinced (and convinced me) that there is a pasta made with lemon and pepper.

    So I searched multiple supermarkets, and the internet; after a while I realized that I wasn’t going to find the elusive (and perhaps mythical) lemon pepper pasta.

    Lemon Pepper Pasta garnished with lemon zest and parsley

    Now, I’m not one to give up easily, so I promised my brother that I would make him lemon pepper pasta. With one caveat:  I don’t make pasta. Instead, I made a delicious lemony sauce. He was pleased, and I think you will be too.

    For more easy pasta dinners, try this shrimp & sesame noodles recipes or this amazing baked spaghetti. Enjoy!

    ​​To make this lemon pepper pasta you will need

    • 1 pound Linguine, cooked to package directions for al dente
    • 2 tablespoons plus ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt, divided
    • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • ¼ cup Butter
    • 1 Large Garlic Clove, grated or minced
    • ¼ cup Lemon Juice
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
    • ¼ – ½ teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper, or to taste
    • ¼ cup Pasta Cooking Water
    • 3 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
    • Parmesan Cheese, for serving

    Instructions

    ​Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons of salt and the linguine. Stir the pasta frequently for the first few minutes of cooking time. Cook the pasta to package directions for al dente.

    While the pasta cooks:  Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and the butter. Heat until the butter is melted and foamy. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

    Lower the heat to low and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon of salt and the fresh ground pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine the ingredients well and cook gently for another minute or two. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside until the pasta is done and drained.

    Before draining the pasta, reserve about ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside. Drain the pasta completely, and return it to the pot.

    Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, reserved cooking water and the parsley. Serve the lemon pepper pasta with extra black pepper and Parmesan cheese.

    Cook’s Notes

    We used 3 medium lemons and were able to squeeze the ¼ cup of juice. These lemons were juicy, but sometimes they’re a little dry, use more or less as needed.

    Use more or less pepper, to taste. We only added about a ¼ teaspoon to the pasta and then served the dish with black pepper on the side so the adults could spice it up and my son was happy too.

    Lemon Pepper Pasta garnished with lemon zest and parsley
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    4.74 from 30 votes

    Lemon Pepper Pasta

    In this lemon pepper pasta, fettuccine noodles are combined with a delicious lemon pepper sauce.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy pasta dinners
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 432kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Linguine cooked to package directions for al dente
    • 2 tablespoons plus ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt divided
    • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • ¼ cup Butter
    • 1 Large Garlic Clove grated or minced
    • ¼ cup Lemon Juice
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
    • ¼ – ½ teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper or to taste
    • ¼ cup Pasta Cooking Water
    • 3 tablespoons Parsley chopped
    • Parmesan Cheese for serving

    Instructions

    • ​Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons of salt and the linguine. Stir the pasta frequently for the first few minutes of cooking time. Cook the pasta to package directions for al dente.
    • While the pasta cooks: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and the butter. Heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
    • Lower the heat to medium-low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    • Lower the heat to low and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon of salt and the fresh ground pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine the ingredients well and cook gently for another minute or two.
    • Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside until the pasta is done and drained.
    • Before draining the pasta, reserve about ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water.
    • Drain the pasta completely, and return it to the pot. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, reserved cooking water and the parsley.
    • Serve the lemon pepper pasta with extra black pepper and Parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    used 3 medium lemons and was able to squeeze the ¼ cup of juice. These lemons were juicy, sometimes they’re a little dry, use more or less as needed. Use more or less pepper, to taste. I only added about a ¼ teaspoon to the pasta and then served the dish with black pepper on the side so the adults could spice it up and my son was happy too.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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    Comments

    1. Allison

      March 18, 2023 at 6:47 pm

      I have a lemon pepper pasta- going to try this with! Mrs. Miller’s is the brand!

      Reply
    2. Vincent

      July 30, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      Thank you for this cream-less recipe. Fresh and light is the way to go.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        July 31, 2022 at 1:04 pm

        I agree, happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Jeanette

      August 17, 2020 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        August 17, 2020 at 3:32 pm

        Thanks Jeanette, really glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
        • Rod

          May 09, 2021 at 12:49 pm

          Can this be served cold?

          Reply
          • Elizabeth

            May 09, 2021 at 2:20 pm

            Hi Rod,
            It’s intended to be a warm dish. I’ve never had it cold, and with the oil and butter I don’t think it will be as good. Thanks for stopping by.

            Reply
          • Iris Fieldman

            October 25, 2021 at 10:10 pm

            Just wanted to tell you that my daughter found lemon pepper pasta in across of all places. It is imported- Antico Mulino is the brand.

            Reply
            • Elizabeth

              October 25, 2021 at 10:14 pm

              Thanks!

        • Lanie

          July 05, 2021 at 5:09 pm

          5 stars
          Amazing! Even my teenager went back for seconds, which is very surprising..thanks for such a flavorful meal!

          Reply
          • Elizabeth

            July 06, 2021 at 11:59 am

            Hi Lanie, Happy to hear you all enjoyed it!

            Reply
      • Carolyn

        June 16, 2021 at 8:05 pm

        Loved this was fabulous

        Reply
      • Ofelia

        December 03, 2021 at 8:48 pm

        I made it with Ziti and followed the recipes. It’s delicious!!! Thank you ‘n

        Reply
      • Julie

        December 27, 2021 at 7:06 am

        Most enjoyable meatless meal on a very hot evening.

        Reply
    4. Marilyn Gum

      July 25, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. Have made it twice, and it was a hit both times

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        July 25, 2020 at 4:28 pm

        Hi Marilyn, I’m really glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Alyson Morgan

      July 22, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      3 stars
      For my taste it had way too much oil. Made another batch of sauce with oil and it was much better.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        July 22, 2020 at 3:55 pm

        Sorry you didn’t enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    6. Sonia Lajara

      July 02, 2020 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      Actually, I have bought Lemon Pepper pasta at Publix when I lived in Florida. (Your brother is correct).. loved your recipe.. Thanks

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        July 02, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Hi Sonia,
        Thank you, I’m really glad you liked it!

        Reply
    7. Elizabeth Silveira

      June 26, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      I just made this for hubby and myself! Yummy! He loves it. Quick and so easy! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        June 27, 2020 at 9:45 pm

        I’m really glad you both enjoyed it!

        Reply
    8. Paula Cera

      May 02, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      This is a great recipe! And….your brother is spot on about there having been a lemon pepper Pasta, which was great when making , for instance, shrimp scampi! The Rossi Pasta Company only recently went out if business, sadly. Their pastas were delicious, fresh and soooooo many blends and flavors!!!! I miss them.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        May 03, 2020 at 5:15 pm

        Thank you Paula, I’m really glad you enjoy it!

        Reply
    9. Donna B.

      April 07, 2020 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      So glad to find this recipe!!! Where I live (Winnipeg, Manitoba), I used to buy Lemon Pepper Linguine that was made by Catelli at my local grocery store – sadly, Catelli discontinued that product several years ago and I miss it 🙁
      Thank you, Elizabeth for your easy and delicious recipe – I have made it twice in one week because my lemon loving family requested it again LOL…first time “as is” and served with grilled chicken breasts and Caesar salad…second time, added a pinch of red pepper flakes and garlic shrimp with steamed asparagus.
      Ahhh-mazing!!!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        April 09, 2020 at 10:43 am

        Hi Donna, I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I love garlic shrimp and asparagus that sounds amazing!

        Reply
    10. Emm

      November 03, 2019 at 2:49 am

      Not sure where youre from, but down here in Florida we have this AMAZING restaurant called “Flanigans”, and they have the BEST Chicken Lemon Pepper Pasta. Maybe youre brother visited Florida once. Lol. Theyre very well known for that dish!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        November 03, 2019 at 12:44 pm

        Hi. We’re in Florida too, I know Flanigans. That chicken lemon pepper pasta sounds amazing!

        Reply
    11. John

      May 17, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      4 stars
      I tried this last night ,lemon pepper pasta . Loved it. Add some ref pepper flakes. Even better. Thank u .

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        May 17, 2019 at 11:42 pm

        Hi John. You spiced it up a little, I like it! I’m really glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Joanne Libonati

      May 03, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      Trader Joe’s has lemon pepper pasta. And Catelli used to make it. I will be trying your version. Sounds good!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        May 03, 2019 at 6:59 pm

        Hi Joanne. Thanks! I’m going to try Trader Joe’s. Let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
        • Joanne Libonati

          May 03, 2019 at 8:48 pm

          5 stars
          Very tasty! I used Rigatoni &:added more pepper. We don’t have Trader Joe’s here in BC so I will need to wait for someone to head south!
          The lemon pepper is a nice change from tomato sauces.

          Reply
          • Elizabeth

            May 04, 2019 at 12:13 am

            That’s fantastic Joanne! I agree, and a little lighter than red sauce too, which is perfect for warmer weather!

            Reply

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