Garlic Butter Pasta Delight Recipe for Easy Weeknight Meals
Garlic Butter Pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines spaghetti with a rich garlic butter sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon zest
- ½ lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a vigorous boil and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- If the pasta is too dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Plate the pasta into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.
- Serve with a slice of lemon and additional red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your taste.