Description
Looking for the best easy pasta ideas? This easy garlic butter pasta is quick, simple, and loaded with rich, comforting flavor! Perfect for cozy nights, quick dinners, or a last-minute treat. Buttery, garlicky, and so satisfying. Save this easy recipe for your next pasta craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti or long pasta
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add pasta; toss in butter and garlic.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed for sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Add parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Add cream or olive oil for extra richness.
- Top with sautéed shrimp or chicken for protein.
- Add greens like spinach or arugula.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg