Garlic Butter Noodles: Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe (Print Version)
Transform simple ingredients into the perfect buttery, garlicky noodles. A quick, comforting meal ready in no time!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 5 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian
Dietary: Vegetarian (easily adaptable)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 lb Spaghetti
02 -
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
03 -
6 cloves Garlic, minced
04 -
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
→ Seasonings & Spices
05 -
Salt
06 -
Black Pepper
07 -
Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
→ Garnish & Toppings
08 -
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
→ Optional Extras
09 -
Lemon juice
10 -
Toasted breadcrumbs
11 -
Cooked shrimp or chicken
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
02 -
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Be careful not to burn!
03 -
Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
04 -
Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. The cheese will melt from the residual heat.
05 -
Serve immediately. Garnish with extra parsley and red pepper flakes (optional).
06 -
Add lemon juice, breadcrumbs, or protein for a heartier meal.
# Notes:
01 -
Always salt the pasta water generously!
02 -
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
03 -
Pecorino Romano cheese is a nice substitute for Parmesan.
04 -
Serve with a side salad and crusty bread for dipping.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Large pot
02 -
skillet
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: Approximately 450 calories per serving
Total Fat: 25 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 50 grams
Protein: 10 grams