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Garlic butter pasta recipe

Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe

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This garlic butter pasta recipe is a popular way of serving pasta in Italy and the kids will devour it!
Course side dishes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 220
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

  • 8 oz small shells about 1½ cups
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1–2 minutes less than indicated on the package. Prior to draining pasta, remove about ½ cup of the cooking liquid and set aside.
  • Drain pasta well then immediately return to pan. Stir in butter, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Stir in a small amount of reserved pasta water, loosening pasta to desired consistency. If you forgot to reserve some of the pasta water before draining, just use a little milk.
  • Add pepper to taste then stir until sauce becomes nice and creamy. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Why make the boxed stuff when you can make a yummy dish using ingredients you already have in the pantry?

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g