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Garlic butter pasta in a white bowl, glossy strands coated with parmesan and thin garlic slices

Garlic Butter Pasta

This easy garlic pasta recipe delivers bold flavor with butter, parmesan, and fresh garlic in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g Spaghetti or linguine
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 6 piece Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pasta cooking water, reserved
  • Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, then reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.
  3. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, then cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
  4. Add the drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet, toss for 1 minute until the sauce coats the noodles evenly.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in the parmesan cheese and parsley, season with salt and black pepper, and serve immediately.