Name: Dairy Free Garlic Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb dried capellini or angel hair pasta; 0.5 lb dairy-free butter; 3 cloves garlic; 2 lemons; 1 tbsp salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; Fresh chopped parsley

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Dairy Free Garlic Lemon Pasta

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Ingredients

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Dairy Free Garlic Lemon Pasta

Instructions

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, warm a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter then stir in garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

As soon as the pasta is cooked al dente, lift out of the boiling water and transfer into the lemon butter sauce. Allow most but not all of the water to drain back into the pot.

Gently toss the pasta in sauce until fully coated, adding extra reserved pasta water from the pot, as needed. Continue to cook and toss for a couple minutes.

To serve, portion pasta out onto individual plates or a serving platter. Garnish with more lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, extra salt and pepper, and fresh herbs.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Reserve Pasta Water for Silky Sauce 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining—this emulsifies with the dairy-free butter to create a luxurious, coating sauce that clings to the delicate capellini perfectly.
Infuse Butter with Garlic Low and Slow 🧈
Gently warm your dairy-free butter with sliced garlic over low heat for 3-4 minutes to extract maximum flavor without browning, ensuring a delicate, aromatic base for your sauce.
Zest Before Juicing for Double Lemon Impact 🍋
Use both fresh lemon zest and juice—the zest adds bright, concentrated flavor while the juice provides acidity; add zest at the end to preserve its aromatic oils.
Toss Hot Pasta Immediately Off Heat 🌀
Combine the hot drained pasta with your warm garlic-butter mixture away from the heat, stirring constantly and adding pasta water gradually to achieve a glossy, emulsified coating rather than a greasy puddle.
Choose Quality Dairy-Free Butter Wisely 🥄
Select a butter alternative with at least 80% fat content and no added water (not margarine spread)—brands like Miyoko's or Earth Balance work best for proper emulsification and rich mouthfeel in this delicate dish.