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Garlic Butter Pasta

A simple yet flavorful pasta dish made with garlic, butter, and a hint of parsley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Garlic Butter
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
  2. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Gradually add reserved pasta water to the skillet, stirring until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Stir in the chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Serving
  1. Divide the garlic butter pasta among plates, topping each serving with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious garlic butter pasta!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to add additional ingredients like red pepper flakes for heat, or sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition.

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