Description
Garlic butter noodles offer a simple yet irresistible comfort dish from Asian cuisine. Silky pasta twirls with rich garlic-infused butter, creating a quick weeknight meal packed with savory flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) spaghetti or noodles of choice
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil noodles in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, ensuring they reach the perfect tender-yet-firm texture.
- Drain noodles, reserving 1/4 cup of starchy cooking liquid to enhance sauce consistency.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature, gently melting butter until it becomes golden and fragrant.
- Sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without browning.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes into the butter for a subtle, warming kick of heat.
- Pour reserved pasta water into the skillet, creating a silky, emulsified sauce base.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet, thoroughly coating each strand with the garlicky butter mixture.
- Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts and binds with the sauce.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Finish by scattering chopped parsley across the noodles for a burst of fresh color and herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately while the noodles are piping hot and the sauce remains glossy and smooth.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences.
- Choose fresh garlic cloves for more intense, robust flavor compared to pre-minced versions.
- Try different pasta types like linguine, spaghetti, or fettuccine for varied textures.
- Keep pasta water starchy and salty to help sauce cling better and enhance overall seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg