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Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta

Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta

By Caitlin

Total: 20 minutes
DinnerItalianVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 50 g parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

2

In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.

3

Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic and butter. Toss to coat the pasta in the garlic butter.

4

Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta, along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything well until the cheese is melted and coats the pasta.

5

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss in the chopped parsley just before serving for a fresh touch.

6

Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta

By Caitlin

DinnerItalianVegetarian
Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta - pasta, butter recipe

This Dinner Italian Vegetarian recipe is ready in 20 minutes and features pasta, butter, garlic and other delicious ingredients. Contains 450 calories total.

20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 50 g parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

2

In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.

3

Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic and butter. Toss to coat the pasta in the garlic butter.

4

Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta, along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything well until the cheese is melted and coats the pasta.

5

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss in the chopped parsley just before serving for a fresh touch.

6

Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 450

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