Easy 20-minute garlic butter pasta that goes so well with any dish! It’s super quick and easy to make, and it may seem so simple, but it holds a ton of flavor! Plain spaghetti is smothered in a decadent butter garlic sauce, then topped with freshly grated parmesan and parsley. Simple, and perfect!
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp of butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 Onion (finely chopped)
- 4-5 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 8 ounces (225 g) dry pasta such as spaghetti, linguine, or any other long pasta
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium-sized saucepot, boil water and salt it. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions. When the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
- In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and sauté minced onion and the chopped garlic very lightly.
- When onions turn a little translucent add all of the seasoning mentioned above and stir for about 20-30 seconds
- Add freshly grated cheese and a splash of pasta water and mix everything together.
- Add the hot pasta along with a part of the pasta water and toss it using kitchen tongs until a sort of thick sauce is coating the pasta. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Remove from heat, add freshly chopped parsley leaves on top. Toss continuously and season with salt if needed. Serve warm with extra grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!
