Irresistible Garlic Pasta
A 15-minute pasta masterpiece featuring a rich, emulsified garlic butter sauce and parmesan cheese. Simple, savory, and absolutely addictive.
Equipment
- Large pot
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti or linguine
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet. Pour in 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and half the parmesan cheese.
- Toss vigorously with tongs until a creamy sauce forms, adding more pasta water if needed. Stir in parsley and remaining cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
Save more pasta water than you think you need; it is the key to a creamy sauce.