Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe
A simple Italian-inspired pasta tossed in a warm garlic and olive oil base, finished with butter, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. Rich, satisfying, and on the table in under 30 minutes.
Print
Pin
Servings: 4
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over low heat, combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden and fragrant. Do not rush this step, and do not walk away; garlic goes from golden to burned quickly.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the garlic oil. Stir in the melted butter until everything is well combined. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper, top with freshly grated Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @thiswifecooks or tag #thiswifecooks!
