Buttery Angel Hair Pasta with Parmesan Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buttery Angel Hair Pasta with Parmesan Cheese—an elegant yet irresistibly simple dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender angel hair pasta coated in a luscious blend of melted butter, fragrant garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan, this recipe is a perfect harmony of rich and savory flavors. A touch of black pepper adds a subtle kick, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevates the presentation. Ideal as a satisfying weeknight dinner or a sophisticated side dish, this one-pot meal requires minimal ingredients and delivers maximum flavor. Whether served on its own or paired with your favorite proteins, this buttery pasta is destined to become a household favorite. Perfect for fans of quick, easy, and delicious meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
- 4 quarts water
Instructions
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
While the pasta cooks, finely mince 2 cloves of garlic and set aside.
Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water, and set the pasta aside.
In the same pot over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the drained pasta back into the pot, tossing it gently to coat in the butter and garlic mixture.
If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and help the butter coat the noodles evenly.
Stir in 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the pasta is well coated.
Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, adding additional salt to taste if necessary.
Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 66.4 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 2805 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.3 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
