Quick and Easy Garlic Butter Pasta (Edit recipe)

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This quick and easy garlic butter pasta recipe comes together in just 15 minutes! Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a delicious side dish.

5 minutes

10 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	606
Fat:	31 g
Carbohydrates:	63 g
Protein:	14 g
Cholesterol:	84 g
Sodium:	606 mg
Fiber:	5 g
Sugars:	3 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

12 oz Angel Hair Pasta
5 oz Salted Butter
6 cloves Garlic, minced
.5 tsp Kosher Salt, (plus extra for cooking pasta)
.25 tsp Black Pepper
.25 - .5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated
1-2 tsp Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until the pasta is cooked al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.
Add in the minced garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and just lightly browned. Remove off of the heat so the garlic doesn't burn.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid and then drain the remaining water from the pasta.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce and toss to combine.
Stir in the reserved pasta water, a little bit at a time until a creamy sauce is achieved. All of the water may or may not be used.
Serve the pasta immediately, topped with freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Serving - Plan for 1-2 ounces of dried pasta per serving for a side dish or 2-3 ounces per serving for a main dish. Pasta - A delicate pasta is best for this light sauce. Linguine or spaghetti can be used as an alternative, if needed. Cheesy - For a more cheesy sauce, toss ½-1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano into the sauce instead of using it as a garnish. Lemon - Add the zest of a lemon into the sauce for a fresh lemony flavor. Dairy-Free - Use a dairy-free butter alternative. Gluten-Free - Use gluten-free pasta. Leftovers - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat with extra butter.