10-Minute Garlic Butter Noodles

Glossy, garlicky comfort in ten minutes flat.

These 10-Minute Garlic Butter Noodles are the ultimate quick comfort food: glossy spaghetti coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of chili and parmesan. The secret is reserved pasta water, which emulsifies the sauce so it clings to every strand. Perfect for busy weeknights or any time you need a fast, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Add garlic and chili flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add pasta and reserved water; toss vigorously to emulsify.
5. Toss in parmesan and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve immediately with extra parmesan on top.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 478 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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