Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or your choice)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ½ cup of the reserved pasta water and reduce heat to low. Gradually add the Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and smooth.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding more reserved water if necessary to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg