Garlic Butter Noodles
Tender noodles twirled in a glistening sauce of butter, olive oil, and velvety garlic. A quick comfort pasta that comes together in about 20 minutes with simple ingredients.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine or other long, slender dried pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until firm to the bite (al dente), about 9–13 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant and slightly mellowed, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Once pasta is drained, return skillet with garlic butter to medium heat. Add drained pasta, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and parsley; toss to coat. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and top with grated parmesan cheese. Garnish with extra parsley and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding cooked proteins (chicken, shrimp) or vegetables (peas, broccoli) to make it a one-dish meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet.