Description
A quick and delicious dish combining spaghetti with aromatic garlic and rich butter, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or other noodles
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Add the spaghetti or noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. When the butter is bubbly, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring it becomes fragrant but doesn’t brown.
- Combine noodles and garlic butter: Add the drained noodles to the skillet. Toss them gently to ensure they’re well-coated in the buttery garlic sauce.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: To finish, garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Dig in and enjoy your delicious homemade Garlic Butter Noodles!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg