Garlic Butter Pasta
Garlic Butter Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. This easy recipe features a delightful blend of flavors that make it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or casual gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will leave your guests raving. Ready in under 30 minutes, this pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the garlic butter.
- Toss well to coat the pasta, then gradually add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider tossing in spinach or cherry tomatoes. - Substitute olive oil for butter for a lighter version or add extra cheese for creaminess.