Description
Garlic butter pasta is a quick and comforting dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your table. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a flavorful meal that tantalizes your taste buds. This recipe features perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a rich garlic-infused butter sauce, finished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish promises to impress and satisfy everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil your pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- 3. Combine: Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet with the garlic butter. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- 4. Add cheese: Lower the heat slightly and mix in grated Parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired creaminess is reached.
- 5. Finish: Remove from heat and fold in chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg