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Garlic Butter Pasta

With minimal and easy ingredients, this Garlic Butter Pasta is a family favorite dinnertime recipe that comes together in no time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons finely diced parsley
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta cooked
  • ½ cup pasta water
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded or grated parmesan
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Chop your parsley and set aside.
  • Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package directions.
  • Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, set aside.
  • Strain the pasta in a colander and place the pasta into a sauté pan.
  • To the sauté pan add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, butter, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Over medium heat toss for 3 minutes or until fully coated.
  • If the pasta seems dry add pasta water to the pasta and toss.
  • Remove from the burner and top with the parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Use any of your favorite pastas, we love angel hair.
  2. Other vegetables and proteins can be used, see above for some ideas.
  3. We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
  4. Make sure you reserve that pasta water in case you find your pasta too dry.
  5. Spices can be added to amp up the flavor.
  6. Serve with more parmesan over the top when serving if desired.
  7. Make sure not to overcook the pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg