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Garlic Butter Pasta

Indulge in the creamy, savory delight of garlic butter pasta, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g pasta fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • Lemon juice optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water.
  • Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  • Add the drained pasta to the garlic butter pan.
  • Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
  • Add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with grated Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 20gFiber: 2g
Keyword garlic butter pasta, quick recipes, comfort food
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