Description
Indulgent garlic butter pasta whisks Italian comfort straight to your dinner table with creamy, aromatic goodness. Silky noodles dancing in rich butter and roasted garlic create a simple yet luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) pasta
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 25 grams (1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons) salted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 150 milliliters (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) chicken stock
- 10 grams (around 1/8 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon mixed herbs
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and a splash of oil. Bring to a rolling boil and cook pasta until perfectly tender, following package guidelines. Drain thoroughly, preserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature. Gently melt butter until it becomes smooth and fragrant, releasing a golden sheen.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic to the butter, sautéing until it transforms into a delicate golden color and releases its aromatic essence, approximately 60 seconds.
- Incorporate tomato paste into the garlic-butter mixture, stirring continuously to develop a rich, concentrated flavor profile for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock, then sprinkle black pepper, chili flakes, and mixed herbs. Whisk the ingredients together, allowing the mixture to reach a vigorous simmer.
- Transfer the drained pasta directly into the simmering sauce, tossing meticulously to ensure each strand is luxuriously coated. Continue cooking for an additional minute to marry the flavors.
- Remove the skillet from heat source. Fold in remaining butter and Parmesan cheese, creating a silky, glossy finish.
- Present the pasta immediately, crowning the dish with an extra dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Enhance pasta’s flavor by generously salting the boiling water, creating a more robust taste profile from the first cooking step.
- Reserve some starchy pasta water to help create a silky, smooth sauce that clings perfectly to the noodles if the mixture seems dry.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili flakes, making the dish adaptable for mild or heat-loving palates.
- Transform into a vegetarian version by swapping chicken stock with vegetable broth and adding roasted vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg