Description
Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Herbs is a delightful pasta dish that combines al dente spaghetti with a rich garlic butter sauce and fresh herbs. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Each bite offers a creamy, aromatic experience that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat each strand with garlic butter.
- Add herbs: Sprinkle in chopped basil and parsley, tossing again for even distribution.
- Finish: Remove from heat and generously sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg