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Garlic Butter Pasta (One Pot!)

A quick and easy one-pot garlic butter pasta that's rich in flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Butter and Garlic
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Broth and Seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the spaghetti and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
Finish the Dish
  1. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the butter is melted and everything is well combined.
  2. Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.

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