Pasta with Butter and Parmesan

Name: Pasta with Butter and Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 to 4 garlic cloves; salt; 1 pound spaghetti; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup flat-leaf parsley; freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 to 8 servings
Calories
453 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pasta with Butter and Parmesan

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 4 garlic cloves smashed well with the side of a knife
salt
1 pound spaghetti or other long pasta, such as linguine or fettuccine
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
2/3 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop in the crushed garlic cloves and let sizzle to infuse the oil, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta just shy of the time specified on the package. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Drain the spaghetti and dump it into the skillet with the garlic butter. Return the skillet to medium-high heat.
Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, add some of the reserved pasta water, and cook, stirring continually, until the sauce is smooth and lightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the garlic cloves, if desired.
Stir in the parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve with the Parmesan on the side.

Notes

Storage--Store leftover pasta in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing cooked pasta. It has a blech texture when reheated.
Reheating--Reheat the noodles in the microwave or a skillet over low heat. Add a splash of reserved cooking water and stir occasionally while reheating it.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1portion
Calories	453kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	59g	20%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	21mg	7%
Sodium	228mg	10%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%