Easy Butter Pasta Recipe for Quick Weeknight Meals
This easy butter pasta is creamy, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights. A family-friendly favorite ready in minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with garlic, then add remaining butter.
- Toss to coat and gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese, adding pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with more Parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.