Description
Savory garlic butter noodles deliver comfort in minutes, blending simple ingredients into a creamy, irresistible dish. Italian-inspired flavors mingle with buttery richness, offering you a delightful meal that satisfies both hunger and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti or pasta
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) chopped fresh parsley
Pantry Staples:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until perfectly tender, maintaining a slight bite. Carefully set aside a quarter cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Heat a generously sized skillet and melt butter until it becomes smooth and slightly golden at medium temperature.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously until the aroma becomes intense and the garlic turns a delicate golden color, approximately 60 seconds.
- Transfer the freshly cooked pasta directly into the skillet, gently coating each strand with the rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. Splash in reserved pasta water as needed to create a luxurious, glossy coating.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the noodles, allowing it to melt and integrate seamlessly into the sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant pop of color and herbaceous flavor.
- Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Serve piping hot, ensuring the noodles remain glossy and fully coated with the decadent garlic butter sauce.
Notes
- Pasta water is liquid gold for creating a silky, glossy sauce that helps butter and seasonings cling perfectly to noodles.
- Choose fresh garlic for maximum flavor punch, avoiding pre-minced versions which can taste flat and lose aromatic intensity.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular pasta with rice or chickpea noodles without compromising the creamy garlic butter essence.
- Transform this simple dish into a protein-packed meal by adding sautéed shrimp, grilled chicken, or crispy tofu for extra nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg