Quick and Easy Garlic Butter Pasta
PREP TIME
5 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
7
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz12 oz12 oz Angel Hair Pasta
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Salted Butter
- 6 cloves6 cloves6 cloves Garlic, minced
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Kosher Salt, (plus extra for cooking pasta)
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper
- .25 - .5 cup.25 - .5 cup.25 - .5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated
- 1-2 tsp1-2 tsp1-2 tsp Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped
Process
- 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.
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About This Recipe
| 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. | |
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