Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the garlic butter.
- Stir in Parmesan, adding pasta water a little at a time until the sauce clings to the noodles.
- Season with salt and pepper. Toss in parsley if using.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Don’t skip the pasta water—it helps emulsify the sauce.
- Freshly grated cheese makes the dish creamier and more flavorful.
- A squeeze of lemon juice can balance the richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main dish / Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg