Garlic Butter Sauce for Pasta
Garlic butter sauce for pasta is a culinary delight that elevates any meal with its rich aroma and comforting flavors. This simple yet delicious recipe combines fresh garlic, creamy butter, and your favorite pasta to create a dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this garlic butter sauce will quickly become a household favorite, leaving everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese into the skillet with garlic. Mix well.
- Toss pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve: Plate the dish, garnishing with extra parsley or Parmesan if desired. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg