Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (14 oz) spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with garlic butter. Stir in heavy cream if using, then gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and silky. Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and use dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 530 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
