Description
Indulge in a delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Pasta that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner at home. This flavorful dish is a classic favorite, combining al dente pasta with a rich garlic butter sauce, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti or Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a pot, add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return pasta to pot, add reserved water, toss with butter and garlic. Mix in Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with extra cheese and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add sautéed shrimp, grilled chicken, or steamed veggies for a heartier meal.
- You can also use vegan butter and dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
