Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
475 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe
Description
The Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe starts by cooking bowtie pasta until tender. Meanwhile, unsalted butter is melted and combined with minced garlic, sliced bell peppers, baby carrots, and diced olives in a pan to sauté slowly and develop flavor without browning. After cooking the vegetables for about 10 minutes and adding the olives, the drained pasta is mixed into the pan, ensuring the noodles absorb the garlic butter and vegetable flavors.
Shredded Parmesan cheese is added at the end to bring a salty, nutty complexity, while fresh parsley provides a bright herbal note and a touch of color. The combination gives a slightly sweet and savory dish with a tender vegetable texture contrasting the al dente pasta. Garlic salt with parsley flakes may be adjusted to taste for seasoning.
This pasta works well as a standalone meal or a flavorful side dish. It pairs easily with grilled proteins or can be served on its own with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for richness. The sautéed vegetables provide variety and nutrition, making it a filling option for home cooks.
Ingredients
- 16 oz bowtie pasta
- 1/2-3/4 cup butter unsalted
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1/2 green bell pepper cut into strips
- 1/2 cup olives diced
- 1/2 cup carrot cut into srips, baby
- 1/2-1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- parsley garnish, fresh
- garlic salt with parsley flakes - to taste, with parsley flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on box.
- While pasta is cooking, add butter, garlic, bell peppers and baby carrots to pan. Sautee for 8-10 minutes on low-medium heat. Add olives and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Drain pasta and add to veggie pan. Mix well until pasta is coated. Top with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese right before serving. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2400IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 21.2mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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