Description
A simple and flavorful garlic butter pasta recipe.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan.
- Toss the pasta in the garlic butter sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese and salt, and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta of your choice.
- Adjust garlic according to your preference.
- For a creamy version, add heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: garlic butter pasta, easy pasta recipe, Italian pasta dish