20-Minute Garlic Butter Pasta
A quick and easy garlic butter pasta recipe that captures the nostalgic flavors of comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Once it’s al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat until it develops a nutty aroma.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the garlic butter, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topping with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, consider adding a splash of cream or red pepper flakes for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/20-minute-garlic-butter-pasta/