Description

This Easy Butter Garlic Spaghetti is a delicious and quick pasta dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. With simple ingredients like butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes for a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

Spaghetti:

12 oz spaghetti

Butter Garlic Sauce:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Reserved pasta water as needed

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Instructions

Cook Spaghetti: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Prepare Butter Garlic Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté. Add drained spaghetti, toss with butter and garlic, adding pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, toss to combine. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Add cooked shrimp, grilled chicken, or sautéed veggies for a heartier meal.
Use olive oil along with butter for extra depth of flavor.