Description
Garlic Butter Noodles are a quick and delightful dish that combines tender pasta with a rich garlic butter sauce, making every bite comforting and flavorful. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or for impressing guests, as it takes just under 20 minutes to prepare. With simple ingredients like fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- 2. Sauté the Garlic: While pasta cooks, melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add drained noodles to the skillet with garlic butter and toss to coat.
- 4. Create Your Sauce: Gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach desired consistency.
- 5. Toss with Cheese: Remove from heat, mix in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 6. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg