Simple Pasta with Butter Sauce
Indulge in the comforting simplicity of this **Simple Pasta with Butter Sauce**, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy lunch. Made with pantry staples like al dente spaghetti, rich unsalted butter, and savory Parmesan cheese, this dish elevates minimal ingredients into a creamy, glossy masterpiece. The addition of freshly minced garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic depth, while a touch of reserved pasta water binds everything together for a luscious texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy pasta recipe is ideal for busy home cooks craving a satisfying meal. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous flavor, and enjoy this **butter pasta recipe** in its purest, most delicious form.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 30 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 120 milliliters pasta cooking water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta cooking water and then drain the cooked pasta.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the butter and garlic, tossing to coat evenly.
Gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet, 2 tablespoons at a time, tossing until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and continue tossing until the cheese is melted and well combined.
Season the pasta with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1232 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% | |
*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.
