15-Minute Garlic Butter Pasta
This quick and easy Garlic Butter Pasta is a delicious weeknight dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes. With a rich garlic butter sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan, it's a comforting dish that's perfect for busy evenings.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the garlic butter.
- 5. Toss the pasta in the garlic butter, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce, then stir in the parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
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