Garlic Butter Pasta 🔥 (Full recipe pinned in the comments)

Ingredients

• 12 oz Spaghetti (dry, preferably 100% durum wheat)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces for even melting)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced fine)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, stems removed)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tsp Salt (for pasta water and seasoning)
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Boil Pasta

   Fill a large pot with 4‑5 quarts of water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 9‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 212°F

2. Prepare Garlic Butter

   While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Sauté Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant and lightly golden. Do not let it brown.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Drain the spaghetti in a colander. Transfer the hot pasta directly into the skillet with the garlic‑butter. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce becomes glossy.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Finish and Serve

   Stir in the chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together for another 30 seconds, then plate immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

15g

Fiber

3g