Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta

This Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta is a simple yet indulgent dish, featuring tender noodles tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and finished with freshly grated Parmesan. It's comfort food at its finest, ready in minutes and full of flavor.

Ingredients You'll Need

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• 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, or lemon zest

  
  

Cook the Pasta

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

• Cook pasta according to the package instructions.

• Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water,

• then drain.

Make the Sauce

• In the same pot or a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.Add minced garlic.

• Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t let it brown).

• Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using).

Combine

• Add drained pasta back to the pot.Toss with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese.

• Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

Serve

Season with salt and pepper to taste.Top with fresh parsley or a little lemon zest for brightness.

Tip: Add sautéed shrimp, grilled chicken, or steamed broccoli to make it a full meal.