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Garlic Butter Pasta (One Pot!)

A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter divided
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the spaghetti, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
Finish the Dish
  1. Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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