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Lemon Butter Spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg spaghetti (or however much you need for the number of people you are serving)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup chopped (fresh basil)
• Fresh grated parmesan for topping

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant and browned.
4. Add cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, stirring to coat in the butter and garlic.
5. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
6. Add the basil and stir to combine.
7. Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Toss with the lemon butter sauce to combine.
8. Serve with additional red pepper flakes and grated parmesan.