Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, following package instructions.
- 2. Sauté garlic: In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- 3. Make the sauce: Reduce heat to low; stir in grated parmesan until melted and creamy.
- 4. Combine: Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water. Toss hot pasta with the garlic-parmesan sauce in the skillet, adding reserved water for creaminess.
- 5. Season: Add salt, pepper, and chopped parsley; mix well.
- 6. Serve hot: Plate and garnish with extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg