Low Sodium Classic Butter Pasta
Looking for a rich, flavorful pasta dish that's kinder to your sodium intake? This Low Sodium Classic Butter Pasta is a simple yet elegant recipe that delivers big on taste without added salt. Featuring unsalted butter, golden sautéed garlic, and a touch of olive oil, the dish achieves a luscious, velvety sauce that clings perfectly to each strand of spaghetti. Bright notes of lemon zest and juice add fresh acidity, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and chopped parsley rounds out the flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome, low-sodium pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 300 grams dried spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. While waiting, prepare your garlic by mincing it.
Once the water is boiling, add the dried spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter together with the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and oil, sautéing for about 2 minutes or until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing with the butter and garlic mixture to coat the pasta evenly.
Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Stir in the freshly ground black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pasta, combining well.
Turn off the heat and mix in the grated parmesan cheese until it melts and becomes creamy.
Finally, garnish the pasta with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your low sodium classic butter pasta immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.5 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
