Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
113 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
Description
The recipe for Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti calls for cooking pasta according to package directions and then combining it with melted butter infused with sautéed fresh garlic. Salt and black pepper season the dish, and reserved pasta water is slowly added to achieve a silky sauce that clings to each strand. Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley are stirred in off the heat to finalize the flavor and introduce a mild herbaceous note.
The garlic lends its pungent aroma and slight sharpness, balanced by the richness of butter and the nuttiness of Parmesan. The texture is coated but not heavy, with a pleasant garlic butter presence. Fresh parsley adds color and brightness to the pasta. This dish works well as a main for a straightforward meal or a side accompanying proteins or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic *sliced or minced, fresh is best
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley
Instructions
- Boil water in a medium saucepan and cook pasta according to directions.
- As pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the garlic and allow to saute slightly.
- Add in the salt/pepper and stir to incorporate.
- Drain pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add the cooked pasta to the butter/garlic mixture and toss to coat.
- Slowly add in some of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and add in the Parmesan cheese and Parsley.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 674IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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