Description
Simple and quick noodles coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the garlic butter.
- Toss the pasta to coat it evenly with the butter mixture.
- Add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until a light sauce forms that coats the noodles.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Taste and add salt if needed.
- Toss again and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: buttery garlic noodles, garlic butter pasta, quick noodles, easy side dish, vegetarian pasta