Garlic Bread Pasta
450kcal
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine any long pasta works beautifully
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Italian-style
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for richness
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For Seasoning
- salt
- pepper
Method
Cooking Instructions
- Boil Water: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil.
- Melt Butter: After draining the pasta, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes for heat, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Pasta: Toss drained pasta back into the pot and coat with garlic butter.
- Create Sauce: Pour in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toast Breadcrumbs: In a skillet, melt remaining butter and toast breadcrumbs for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve: Dish out pasta and top with toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish: Finish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Enjoy Hot: Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories450kcalCarbohydrates65gProtein9gFat18gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat6gCholesterol40mgSodium300mgPotassium200mgFiber3gSugar2gVitamin A500IUVitamin C2mgCalcium100mgIron2mg
Notes
Optionally add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a burst of freshness. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.