Quick Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Name: Quick Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Ingredients: 200 grams Pasta (e.g., spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving); 1/2 cup Pasta Water (reserved from cooking pasta); to taste pinches Salt; to taste pinches Black Pepper; 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))

A simple, flavorful, and incredibly quick pasta dish featuring al dente pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and finished with grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal that comes together in under 15 minutes.

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Finished Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Recipe Information

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian Inspired

English

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

18g

Protein

55g

Carbs

22g

Fat

Creamy Pasta Close-up

Ingredients

Pasta
(e.g., spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
200 grams
Garlic
(minced)
4 cloves
Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(freshly grated, plus more for serving)
1 cup
Pasta Water
(reserved from cooking pasta)
1 cup
Salt
to taste pinches
Black Pepper
to taste pinches
Fresh Parsley
(chopped, for garnish (optional))
2 tablespoons

Servings: 2

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Pasta Ready to Serve

Instructions

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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
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Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente as it will continue to cook slightly when tossed with the sauce.
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While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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Low to medium heat is key to gently infuse the oil and butter with garlic flavor without burning it, which can make it bitter.
3
Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the garlic butter. Pour in the reserved pasta water and sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together vigorously until the sauce emulsifies and coats the pasta beautifully. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the garlic butter. Pour in the reserved pasta water and sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together vigorously until the sauce emulsifies and coats the pasta beautifully. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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The pasta water helps create a creamy, cohesive sauce that clings to the pasta. Toss quickly to prevent the pasta from sticking.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
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Fresh herbs like parsley or basil add a lovely freshness and pop of color to the dish.