Name: Easy Pasta with Garlic Sauce – Fresh, Flavorful, Fast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste; ¼–½ cup reserved pasta water; Optional: red chili flakes, parsley, lime zest

Easy Pasta with Garlic Sauce – Fresh, Flavorful, Fast

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This quick and easy garlic butter pasta is a creamy, flavorful dinner made with simple ingredients like garlic, butter, and parmesan. Ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for weeknights or picky eaters.

Author: Maya Lawson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2-3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
¼–½ cup reserved pasta water
Optional: red chili flakes, parsley, lime zest

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Instructions

Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and ¼ cup pasta water. Toss well.
Stir in parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes or lime zest.
Toss until creamy and serve immediately.

Notes

Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition
Use vegan butter and cheese alternatives for dairy-free
Add lime juice and zest for a citrusy variation

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