Herbed Spaghetti with Butter
Elevate your next pasta night with this irresistible Herbed Spaghetti with Butter, a quick and elegant dish that's bursting with fresh flavors. Featuring al dente spaghetti coated in a luscious garlic-infused butter sauce, this recipe highlights the fragrant duo of fresh parsley and basil for a truly herbaceous experience. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a creamy, savory finish, while a touch of reserved pasta water ensures a perfectly silky texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish. Serve it hot, garnished with extra herbs or cheese, for an effortless and satisfying culinary delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 liters water
Instructions
Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and add the spaghetti.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Lower the heat and add the unsalted butter to the pan. Stir until melted and combined with the garlic.
Add the chopped parsley and basil to the butter mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the herbs and let them cook for 1 minute.
Transfer the drained spaghetti to the pan, tossing to coat the noodles evenly in the herbed butter.
If the spaghetti looks dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it melts into the sauce and coats the pasta.
Season with fresh black pepper to taste and adjust salt if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.5 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.1 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 271 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 3355 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% | |
*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.
