Description
A quick and easy five-ingredient pasta dish that delivers rich garlic and Parmesan flavors without the fuss.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or fettuccine
- Butter
- Minced garlic
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix until the cheese is melted and evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a creamier version, save some pasta water and whisk it into the butter cheese mix. You can also add chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic, Parmesan, quick meal, vegetarian