Description
Garlic Butter Pasta is a quick and comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into an exquisite meal. With perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich garlic and butter sauce, this recipe is elevated by fresh parsley and grated Parmesan. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, promising to delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (½ stick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Combine Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Adjust Consistency: If necessary, gradually add reserved pasta water until reaching desired consistency.
- Finish with Garnishes: Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan over the pasta before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg