Description
A cozy, comforting fresh American pasta recipe featuring garlic butter spaghetti tossed with Parmesan and herbs, ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fresh pasta dough
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes, herbs, cooked chicken or beef
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook slowly to avoid burning.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss well to coat the noodles in the butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Plate the pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh herbs or optional toppings like cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for even melting.
- Reserve a bit of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Grate your own Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Make it heartier by adding grilled chicken or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 453 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: fresh American pasta recipe, garlic butter pasta, easy spaghetti, homemade pasta dish, weeknight comfort food