Garlic Butter Pasta

Garlic. Butter. Pasta. That’s it. That’s the post.
Just kidding — but seriously, this recipe is your new weeknight hero:
15 minutes, one pot, and enough garlic to scare off vampires (and maybe your ex).

Garlic Butter Pasta

A fast, flavorful weeknight comfort meal with just a handful of ingredients.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• salt & pepper to taste
• parsley, chili flakes & parmesan optional

Equipment

• 1 saucepan strainer or tongs

Method

 

1. Cook pasta per package directions. Save ½ cup pasta water.
2. In a pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes.
3. Add drained pasta to the pan. Toss well.
4. Season and serve with toppings of choice.

Notes

• You can add red pepper flakes for a little spicy kick — just enough to warn your tastebuds something good is coming.
• No fresh garlic? Garlic powder will do in a pinch, but don’t tell any Italian grandmothers.
• Leftovers? Reheat with a splash of water or a little extra butter and it’s like day one all over again.
• Optional but encouraged: top with Parmesan, fresh parsley, or your deepest secrets.
• Pairs well with: lazy Tuesday nights, reality TV, and someone who says “this is restaurant quality” after every bite.