Description
Garlic butter pasta is a quick and delightful dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table in just minutes. With buttery, aromatic garlic enveloping each strand of pasta, this recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at dinner parties. Customize it with your favorite herbs or proteins, and enjoy a comforting meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Drain the pasta (reserve some cooking water) and add it to the skillet with garlic. Toss to coat.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted. If too thick, stir in reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in chopped parsley, garnish with more Parmesan, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating red pepper flakes or other herbs like basil or thyme. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or protein such as grilled chicken for a heartier dish.