Garlic Buttered Noodles
Garlic Butter Pasta is a quick and easy dinner recipe made with only 4 ingredients in about 20 minutes. Warm pasta is tossed in a simple garlic butter sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried pasta noodles (long or short pasta)
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 3/4 cup of cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- In a skillet or Dutch oven large enough to hold the pasta, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Add the garlic and sauté lightly, stirring frequently.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with kitchen tongs. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a glossy coating.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper, toss quickly, and serve immediately topped with more Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
Garlic Butter Pasta is an easy and satisfying meal that can also be served as a side dish.