Garlic Butter Pasta

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5.0

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    388 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Garlic Butter Pasta

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 14 ounces (400g) spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 7 ounces (200g) Parma Ham cut into smaller slices
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 baby plum grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • grated Parmesan cheese to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, till al dente, drain and set aside somewhere warm.
  2. Heat olive oil in pot over medium heat and cook the cut up ham for 2 minutes.
  3. Remove the ham and set aside. Add butter to the same pot and cook over low-medium heat until the butter is melted.
  4. Then add the minced garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Add in the cut tomatoes and the Parma Ham and fry for a minute until the tomatoes just start to soften.
  6. Switch off the heat and stir in the warm pasta and parmesan.
  7. Serve pasta in bowls and add any extras that you prefer.

Notes

  • Cook the pasta al dente, following the package instructions. This ensures a firm texture that holds up well to the rich garlic butter sauce. Before draining the pasta, reserve a cup of pasta cooking water. Adding a splash to the sauce can help achieve the desired consistency and enhance the overall flavor. This is a delicious but simple Italian recipe. Spice it up with red pepper chili flakes or add in parmesan cheese and chopped herbs for extra flavor to suit your tastebuds. Cut your Parma Ham into small slices to cook up quicker and to easily grab a slice with your fork full of spaghetti. Cook the minced garlic just until it becomes fragrant but not browned. Overcooking garlic can result in a bitter taste. I prefer spaghetti for this recipe but any shape pasta will work great with the garlic butter sauce. Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, following the package instructions. This ensures a firm texture that holds up well to the rich garlic butter sauce.
  • Before draining the pasta, reserve a cup of pasta cooking water. Adding a splash to the sauce can help achieve the desired consistency and enhance the overall flavor.
  • This is a delicious but simple Italian recipe. Spice it up with red pepper chili flakes or add in parmesan cheese and chopped herbs for extra flavor to suit your tastebuds.
  • Cut your Parma Ham into small slices to cook up quicker and to easily grab a slice with your fork full of spaghetti.
  • Cook the minced garlic just until it becomes fragrant but not browned. Overcooking garlic can result in a bitter taste.
  • I prefer spaghetti for this recipe but any shape pasta will work great with the garlic butter sauce.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 227mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 490IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Potassium 227mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 490IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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