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Quick Garlic Butter Spaghetti: Easy & Flavorful Pasta Recipe
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Quick Garlic Butter Spaghetti: Easy & Flavorful Pasta Recipe
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Quick Garlic Butter Spaghetti: Easy & Flavorful Pasta Recipe

Master the art of making delicious garlic butter spaghetti in under 10 minutes! This super easy and flavorful recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a simple yet satisfying lunch. Watch how effortlessly you can transform simple ingredients into a delightful pasta dish.
#Pasta
#Quick Meal
#Easy Recipe
#Vegetarian
#Garlic
#Butter Sauce
#Weeknight Dinner
Garlic Butter Spaghetti Plated
Garlic Butter Spaghetti Plated

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
10g
Protein
35g
Carbs
16g
Fat
Close-up of Spaghetti with Herbs
Close-up of Spaghetti with Herbs

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti
    (Cooked al dente, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water)

    200 grams

  • Unsalted Butter
    (Divided)

    2 tablespoons
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  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    3 cloves

  • Fresh Parsley
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons

  • Parmesan Cheese
    (Grated, for garnish)

    1 cup

  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper
    (Freshly ground, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
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Servings: 2
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Spaghetti Ready to Serve
Spaghetti Ready to Serve

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large skillet or pan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat.
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    In a large skillet or pan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat.
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    Ensure butter doesn't brown too quickly to maintain its delicate flavor.
  • 2

    Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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    Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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    Cook garlic just until aromatic; overcooked garlic can become bitter.
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  • 3

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan. Drizzle in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and a splash of reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup).
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    Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan. Drizzle in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and a splash of reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup).
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    The pasta water helps create a silky sauce that coats the spaghetti beautifully.
  • 4

    Toss the spaghetti gently using tongs to ensure it's evenly coated with the garlic butter sauce. Continue tossing for 1-2 minutes until the sauce emulsifies and clings to the pasta.
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    Toss the spaghetti gently using tongs to ensure it's evenly coated with the garlic butter sauce. Continue tossing for 1-2 minutes until the sauce emulsifies and clings to the pasta.
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    Continuous tossing helps create a cohesive sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  • 5

    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
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    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
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    Taste and adjust seasonings; fresh herbs add a vibrant finish.
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  • 6

    Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Enjoy while hot for the best flavor and texture.
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