Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and add drained pasta to the skillet. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish with chopped parsley, tossing until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg