This Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta is a simple, comforting dish that’s ready in under 20 minutes. Perfectly al dente pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with freshly grated Parmesan – a family favorite that never fails!
📝 Ingredients
- 250g (9 oz) spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add drained pasta and reserved water to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix well until creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.