Go Back
+ servings
Garlic Butter Pasta

Garlic Butter Pasta Bliss: Quick Comfort in Every Bite

Garlic Butter Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish that transforms weeknight meals into cozy culinary escapes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for spice preference
For the Finish
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Basil, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt Season to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Season to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
  3. Combine drained pasta with the garlic butter in the skillet, tossing well and adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, stir in Parmesan cheese and herbs, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Avoid rinsing pasta after draining for better sauce adherence. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!