Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Lower heat and add Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until melted into a creamy sauce. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss cooked spaghetti in the skillet until well coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg