Description
Comfort meets simplicity in this classic garlic buttered noodles recipe, where silky pasta mingles with rich, aromatic butter. Pasta lovers will savor each perfectly seasoned bite, discovering pure culinary bliss that connects home cooking with heartwarming satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dried pasta noodles
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Aim for al dente texture.
- Before draining, carefully extract 3/4 cup of starchy pasta water. Drain pasta completely and set aside momentarily.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and gently sauté, stirring constantly to prevent browning. Maintain a delicate heat to infuse butter with garlic essence.
- Transfer cooked pasta to the skillet using tongs. Gently toss to coat noodles evenly with garlic-infused butter.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over pasta, stirring until cheese begins to melt and create a creamy coating.
- Gradually introduce reserved pasta water and remaining butter, continuing to toss until noodles appear glossy and luxuriously coated.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Give a final gentle mix to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan and optional chopped parsley. Serve hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use clarified butter or ghee for a nuttier flavor and higher smoke point, preventing garlic from burning quickly.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick that complements the rich, buttery garlic base.
- Make it gluten-free by swapping regular pasta with zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg