Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe

An easy and quick to make Garlic Butter Pasta recipe that can be served with any main dish. Spaghetti noodles tossed with buttery garlic sauce and then sprinkled with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a flavor packed meal that is both satisfying and comforting.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 369kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

For The Pasta:

8 ounces spaghetti or any other dried pasta or Gluten free pasta
Water
Kosher Salt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving

For The Garlic Butter Pasta Sauce:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter preferably European-style butter with high fat content
4 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley - roughly chopped, plus more for serving

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta. Return the now-drained pasta back to the pot.
While the pasta is cooking, make the butter garlic pasta sauce. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat until fully melted (but not browned.) Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the salt, pepper, and fresh parsley.
Drizzle the pasta with the butter garlic sauce and toss to combine. If the pasta is too sticky, use the reserved pasta water by adding and mixing it in 2-tablespoon increments.
Sprinkle the buttery pasta with parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Toss to combine.
When ready to serve, divide the pasta into serving bowls and garnish with more parmesan cheese and parsley.

Notes

Yields: This recipe serve 2 ounces of (uncooked) pasta per serving. However, you can multiply it if you are serving a large crowd.
Keep a close eye on the butter: Watch the garlic closely when sauteeing as it can burn quickly. It is best to monitor it closely as it cooks.
Store: Place the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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