Garlic Butter Pasta

Silky pasta tossed in garlicky butter - one of the simplest and most satisfying budget meals.

Prep: 2mCook: 13mTotal: 15measy4 servings
vegetarian30-min
$0.56per serving
Spaghetti glistening with garlic butter sauce in a pan

Instructions

1
Cook spaghetti in well-salted boiling water until al dente.
2
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
3
Melt butter in a large pan over medium-low heat.
4
Add minced garlic and cook gently 2 minutes - do not brown.
5
Add drained pasta and a splash of pasta water.
6
Toss vigorously to coat pasta in buttery sauce.
7
Season with salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Serve immediately.

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