Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add a generous pinch of salt. Cook spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water. Add the pasta to the skillet with garlic butter, tossing well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper; add reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan until melted.
- Top with chopped parsley before serving for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg