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Simple Garlic Butter Pasta

Garlic butter pasta is simple yet indulgent—tender noodles coated in a silky, savory blend of golden garlic and melted butter, with just the right hint of salt and warmth in every bite.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • kosher salt
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • parmesan cheese topping
  • pinch of red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, combine the garlic, butter, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes in a large skillet and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic softens and turns golden, about 8 minutes.
  3. Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, reserving about a 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta and the reserved water to the garlic mixture. Mix well. Add the parsley and lemon zest (if using). Adjust seasoning, to taste.

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