Description
Heavenly garlic butter noodles showcase simple Italian-inspired comfort with rich, creamy sauce. Quick ingredients blend for a satisfying meal that sparks delight when you crave something classic and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti, fettuccine, or favorite pasta
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pasta water
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving a cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Aromatic Base: In a spacious skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly until garlic becomes golden and fragrant, releasing its essential flavors.
- Sauce Integration: Lower heat to minimum. Add drained pasta to the butter mixture, tossing thoroughly. Pour in reserved pasta water to create a silky, emulsified sauce. Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese and fresh black pepper, continuously mixing until cheese melts and noodles are evenly coated with a luxurious, glossy finish.
- Serving Finale: Transfer pasta to serving dishes, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Optionally, dust with additional Parmesan and a light sprinkle of salt to enhance the overall taste profile and visual presentation.
Notes
- Master Garlic Roasting: Finely mince garlic and watch closely while sautéing to prevent burning, ensuring a golden color that releases sweet, nutty flavors without bitterness.
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserve a cup of starchy cooking liquid to create a silky, emulsified sauce that helps cheese melt smoothly and pasta strands coat perfectly.
- Temperature Control: Maintain low heat when combining pasta with butter sauce to prevent separation and preserve the delicate texture of both garlic and noodles.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add Parmesan gradually and toss gently to integrate seamlessly, creating a creamy consistency without clumping or becoming grainy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg