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Easy Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner Idea
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Easy Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner Idea
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Easy Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner Idea

Learn how to make a super quick and delicious garlic butter pasta in under 15 minutes! Perfect for a busy weeknight meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a rich and flavorful dish that everyone will love. Follow along for an easy, step-by-step guide to your next favorite pasta.
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#Garlic
#Butter
#Easy Recipe
#Quick Dinner
#Vegetarian
Al Dente Spaghetti
Al Dente Spaghetti

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
3
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
15g
Protein
55g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Sautéing Garlic in Butter
Sautéing Garlic in Butter

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti
    (or any pasta of your choice)

    250 grams

  • Garlic cloves
    (minced)

    3 cloves
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  • Unsalted butter

    4 tablespoons

  • Parmesan cheese
    (grated, plus more for serving)

    1 cup

  • Fresh parsley
    (chopped)

    2 tablespoons

  • Salt

    to taste

  • Black pepper

    to taste
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  • Reserved pasta water
    (or as needed)

    1 cup
Servings: 3
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Tossing Pasta in Garlic Sauce
Tossing Pasta in Garlic Sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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    Don't forget to save some pasta water before draining!
  • 2

    While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Be careful not to burn the garlic for best flavor.
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  • 3

    Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat.
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    Add pasta directly from pot to pan to retain some moisture.
  • 4

    Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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    Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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    A little extra pasta water helps create a silky sauce.
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