Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the remaining water from the pasta. Toss hot pasta into the skillet with the garlic butter.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg