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Garlic Parmesan Pasta
A super quick and easy pasta recipe! Made with only 4 INGREDIENTS while the secret to the sauce is just the reserved pasta water. It finishes with al dente spaghetti, and a rich and buttery, garlicky parmesan sauce.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Season with salt (I use 1 Tbsp).
Salt (and black pepper)cup unsalted butter, (cut into 1 Tbsp pieces)1/4
2
Cook pasta to al denta according to directions listed on package.
3
Scoop out and reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti.
dry spaghetti10 oz
4
Return empty pot to medium-low heat. Melt butter.
5
Add garlic and saute until fragrant and just barely deepening in color, about ⏱️ 1 minute.
minced garlic (3 cloves)1 Tbsp
6
Remove from heat. Return drained pasta to pot with butter mixture, pour in 1/2 hot pasta water and toss. Sprinkle in and toss in parmesan cheese, tossing until melted and thinning with more reserved pasta water as needed.
reserved pasta water (from cooking spaghetti)1 cup
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Salt (and black pepper)cup unsalted butter, (cut into 1 Tbsp pieces)1/4
Nutrition Facts
calories
426 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
236 mg
protein Content
15 g
trans Fat Content
0.5 g
cholesterol Content
40 mg
carbohydrate Content
55 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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