Description
Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together creamy garlic butter and nutty parmesan cheese, enveloping perfectly cooked spaghetti in a comforting embrace. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each bite delivers rich flavor and warmth, making it a go-to option for pasta lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the pan with garlic butter, stirring well to coat every strand.
- Gradually add grated parmesan cheese while stirring. If needed, incorporate reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg