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Garlic Butter Pasta

Pasta tossed in rich garlic butter with parmesan and fresh herbs. The weeknight pasta that always works.

Easy ยท 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300g pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Parmesan (optional)
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

  1. Boil salted water. Cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Save 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. In pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add drained pasta and splash of pasta water. Toss vigorously.
  5. Add parmesan if using. Season generously. Serve immediately.

Why this works

Garlic cooked in butter creates a rich, savory sauce that coats every strand of pasta. Pasta water adds silkiness.

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