Quick 10-Minute Garlic Butter Pasta
Learn how to make perfect garlic butter pasta in just 10 minutes with this simple recipe. Quick, delicious, and requires only 6 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
＋ − Can I use a different type of pasta?
Yes, any long pasta like linguine, fettuccine, or angel hair works well with this recipe.
＋ − How do I prevent the garlic from burning?
Keep the heat at medium and add the garlic after the butter melts. Cook just until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
＋ − Can I make this ahead of time?
This dish is best served fresh, but you can prep the garlic and have everything ready to cook quickly when needed.
Quick 10-Minute Garlic Butter Pasta
Nutrition shown per serving · updates with portion size
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 6-8 minutes.
- 2
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add pasta to the skillet with garlic butter. Toss with Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and pasta water if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
American comfort food
Mia CarterMia grew up in a Midwest kitchen and specializes in cozy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinners. She tests every recipe until it works on the first try.
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