Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta

Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta 🧄

Toasty garlic, butter, and a snowfall of parmesan turn a box of spaghetti into a 20-minute weeknight hero.

20 min · Beginner · 560 cal · 17g protein · $1.00/serving · Italian

20minutes
4servings
560calories
17gprotein
$1.00per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile warm butter and olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low with thinly sliced garlic until pale gold, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add red pepper flakes and a splash of pasta water and swirl to make a loose sauce.

  4. 4

    Toss in the spaghetti with the parmesan, adding pasta water until glossy and coated.

  5. 5

    Finish with chopped parsley, salt, and extra parmesan on top.

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