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Garlic Butter Noodles

Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and optional red pepper, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
  3. Off heat, add reserved pasta water, return to medium-low heat, and whisk for 30 seconds. Add pasta and Parmesan, tossing until glossy.
  4. Off heat, toss with parsley, adjust salt and pepper, and serve with extra Parmesan and lemon zest if desired.

Notes

The sauce tightens as it sits, so serve immediately while it's at its glossiest. If you want to prep ahead, boil the pasta and make the butter sauce separately; combine and reheat just before serving, adding a splash of water to loosen it.