Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 3
Yield: 3 servings

Description

A creamy garlic Parmesan pasta dish that's quick to make in just 20 minutes with hot spaghetti, butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.

Ingredients

6 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1/2 cup lightly packed freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3 Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta water and Parmesan cheese to the skillet with the garlic. Stir to combine. Add spaghetti and parsley. Toss to evenly distribute parsley amongst spaghetti and serve immediately.