Tortellini with Lemon Butter Sauce
This Tortellini with Lemon Butter Sauce is so simple and easy to make, yet flavorful and totally satisfying!
Ingredients
- 1 12 Ounce package cheese tortellini
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 Teaspoon lemon zest plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta to one minute less than the package directions state.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large skillet until the butter starts to foam. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the thyme, the lemon zest, and the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reserve one cup of pasta water and drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the pan with the sauce along with ½ cup of the reserved pasta water and toss to coat, adding more pasta water as needed.
- Serve with grated Parmigiano Reggiano, more lemon zest and pepper.
- Enjoy!