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Garlic Parmesan Pasta
4.5 from 6 votes

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

A super quick and easy pasta recipe! Made with only 4 INGREDIENTS while the secret to the sauce is just the reserved pasta water. It finishes with al dente spaghetti, and a rich and buttery, garlicky parmesan sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 10 oz spaghetti dry
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup water from cooking spaghetti, reserved pasta water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into 1 Tbsp pieces
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
  • 2 oz. Parmesan Cheese finely shredded (I use a rasp grater/zester, 1 heaping cup

Instructions

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  1. Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Season with salt (I use 1 Tbsp).
  2. Cook pasta to al denta according to directions listed on package.
  3. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti.
  4. Return empty pot to medium-low heat. Melt butter.
  5. Add garlic and saute until fragrant and just barely deepening in color, about 1 minute.
  6. Remove from heat. Return drained pasta to pot with butter mixture, pour in 1/2 hot pasta water and toss. Sprinkle in and toss in parmesan cheese, tossing until melted and thinning with more reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.