Description
A simple yet flavorful dish combining pasta with a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
- Pasta (Spaghetti or Fettuccine)
- Butter (Unsalted)
- Garlic (Minced)
- Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil and season it with salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8 to 10 minutes), then drain and reserve a cup of cooking water.
- Melt the Butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until pale golden.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic to the butter and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Combine Pasta with Garlic Butter: Toss drained pasta in the skillet with garlic butter, adding reserved cooking water if needed for creaminess.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegan version, use olive oil and nutritional yeast. Customize with proteins like chicken or shrimp, or add seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg