Simple Garlic Butter Pasta

Name: Simple Garlic Butter Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 oz dried spaghetti; 3-4 cloves garlic (minced); 4 tablespoons butter (divided); 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Jessica & Nellie

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti until firm to the bite (al dente) according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic, saute very lightly.

Step 3

Add drained, cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water; toss to coat. Add the remaining butter. Keep on tossing and add more pasta water if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Remove from heat, and add freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Toss continuously. Transfer to serving bowl and top with extra grated parmesan cheese.