Description
Garlic Buttered Noodles are a simple yet delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with your favorite pasta. This quick recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual dinner gatherings. With only four key ingredients, you can whip up a comforting meal that’s perfect as a main course or a delightful side dish. The warm noodles, coated in a savory garlic butter sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese, create an irresistible flavor that everyone will love. Customize this dish by adding your choice of vegetables, proteins, or herbs to make it your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried pasta noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the garlic butter sauce until well-coated. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water as needed; season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg