Cheap Pasta with Butter and Parmesan
This simple yet delicious pasta dish combines the rich flavors of butter and Parmesan cheese for a comforting meal that's easy on the wallet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's made with everyday ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic.
- 4. Sauté the garlic in the butter for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired creaminess.
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