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Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe

Delicious Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes

A quick and easy Garlic Butter Noodles recipe, perfect for busy weeknights and loaded with delicious flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Dried Pasta Noodles Spaghetti, penne, or fusilli work wonderfully.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Butter Can substitute with vegan butter.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced; garlic paste may be used if needed.
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best.
  • to taste Salt and Ground Black Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil and Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Combine Pasta and Garlic Butter: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter.
  4. Add Parmesan and Pasta Water: Mix in Parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce is glossy.
  5. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Garlic Butter Noodles are best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days and reheat gently.

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