Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe: A Simple Dish You’ll Love!
A simple and delicious garlic butter pasta recipe that is quick to prepare and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the garlic butter.
- Toss to coat the pasta in the garlic butter.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish is best served immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg