Description
A comforting garlic butter pasta dish that is quick and easy to prepare, enveloping you in warm flavors that comfort the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding veggies, proteins, or different seasonings. Make-ahead advice: Cook pasta ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg