Description
Garlic Butter Pasta is a delightful and comforting dish that features perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms any weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience, perfect for busy cooks or casual gatherings. With just a handful of fresh ingredients and minimal prep time, you can serve up a meal that’s both satisfying and indulgent. Whether enjoyed on its own or customized with your favorite add-ins, Garlic Butter Pasta is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining the spaghetti. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with garlic butter, adding reserved water as needed for creaminess.
- Stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg