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Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti & Garlic Bread
This weeknight superhero meal combines tender spaghetti in a creamy garlic-infused sauce with crispy, homemade garlic bread. It’s a fast, no-fuss dinner that delivers big comfort flavors in under 30 minutes.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 John Miller📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- skillet
- bowl
- oven
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot with 4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook to al dente (⏱️ 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
salt, plus more to taste2 tablespoons(2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cupspaghetti1 pound
2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 6 minced garlic cloves and red pepper flakes for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes until golden.
garlic, minced (for pasta)6 cloves(2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cupgarlic, minced (for bread)8 clovesteaspoon garlic powder (optional)1/4
3
Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Pour in 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and toss. Add more water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
spaghetti1 pound(2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cupgarlic, minced (for pasta)6 clovesgarlic, minced (for bread)8 clovesteaspoon garlic powder (optional)1/4
4
Stir in 1/4 cup parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Toss until cheese melts.
salt, plus more to taste2 tablespoons(2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cup
5
For the bread: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix softened butter, 8 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 cup Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
garlic, minced (for pasta)6 cloves(2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cupgarlic, minced (for bread)8 clovesteaspoon garlic powder (optional)1/4salt, plus more to taste2 tablespoons
6
Slice Italian bread lengthwise. Spread garlic butter mixture generously on cut sides. Place on a baking sheet.
garlic, minced (for pasta)6 cloves(2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cupgarlic, minced (for bread)8 clovesteaspoon garlic powder (optional)1/4
7
Bake for ⏱️ 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Optional: Broil for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness. Serve warm with the spaghetti.
spaghetti1 pound(2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
820 calories
fat Content
42g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4g fiber
sugar Content
4g sugar
sodium Content
1150mg sodium
protein Content
18g protein
carbohydrate Content
88g carbs
saturated Fat Content
22g saturated fat
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