Garlic Food Recipes – Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta
The best Garlic Butter Pasta — rich, simple, and full of flavor. Made with garlic, butter, pasta water, and optional Parmesan for a silky, comforting meal ready in 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5–6 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic on low until fragrant and golden.
- Add pasta water and simmer briefly.
- Toss in pasta, Parmesan, and pepper. Stir until glossy and coated.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, stir in lemon zest or top with sautéed shrimp or mushrooms. Use vegan butter and dairy-free cheese for a plant-based option.