Garlic Herb Butter Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Herb Butter Pasta
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This garlic herb butter pasta recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, has everyday ingredients, and is wonderful for using up fresh garden herbs. It feels kinda fancy but is so simple to make!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta I used shells
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped/sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped finely
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Note: you'll need to use some of the pasta water to make the sauce, so don't drain it until you've reserved some.
- Meanwhile, prep all ingredients, and when the pasta is close to being cooked, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat and let it melt. Add in the garlic and red pepper flakes and let it cook for about a minute, stirring often so the butter becomes infused with the garlic flavor.
- Just prior to draining the pasta, reserve a half cup or so of the pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet as well as the parmesan cheese and the fresh herbs. Pour in a splash (a few tablespoons) of the pasta water. Turn the heat off and toss continuously until the cheese has melted and the pasta is well coated. Continue adding the pasta water as needed (you don't need to use it all up).
- Season generously with salt & pepper and serve immediately with some more parmesan cheese grated over top if you like.
Notes
- Serves 2-4 depending on how much people eat/what else it's served with (4 as a side dish).
- Omit the red pepper flakes if you'd prefer it to be mild.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
170mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
644IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 644IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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