This garlic butter pasta is my go-to weeknight dinner. It's incredibly simple but tastes like something from a restaurant. The key is using good quality butter and not burning the garlic.
Recipe
Tips
- Use pasta water generously - the starch helps the sauce cling to the pasta
- Fresh garlic makes a huge difference over pre-minced
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
Ingredients
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
12 min -
2
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3 min -
3
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat, adding pasta water a little at a time to create a silky sauce.
2 min -
4
Remove from heat and add half the Parmesan cheese, tossing until melted and combined. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
2 min -
5
Serve immediately, topped with remaining Parmesan and fresh parsley.
1 min