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Garlic Parmesan Pasta for Quick Weeknight Meals

Garlic Parmesan Pasta for Quick Weeknight Meals

Creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over al dente pasta for a fast dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 426
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz dry spaghetti
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water from cooking spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into 1 Tbsp pieces)
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic 3 cloves
  • 2 oz. parmesan (finely shredded (I use a rasp grater/zester, 1 heaping cup))

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta to al dente according to directions listed on package.
  2. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti.
  3. Return empty pot to medium-low heat. Melt butter.
  4. Add garlic until fragrant and just barely deepening in color, about 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat. Return drained pasta to pot with butter mixture, pour in 1/2 hot pasta water and toss. Sprinkle in and toss in parmesan cheese, tossing until melted and thinning with more reserved pasta water as needed.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 236mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Cook garlic on low heat to prevent burning and enhance flavor.

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