Description
Simple Garlic Butter Noodles are a comforting dish that combines minimal ingredients for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Spaghetti or Linguine
- 1 tablespoon Salt (for boiling water)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped for garnish)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until just al dente, about 8–9 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil until butter foams and turns a light golden hue, about 2 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden, about 1–2 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving ¼ cup pasta water. Add noodles to the skillet, tossing with sauce. Splash reserved water until sauce coats each strand.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley and parmesan. Toss until cheese melts.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg