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Pasta con Burro e Aglio (Pasta with Butter and Garlic)

Italian15 Minutes
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Pasta con Burro e Aglio is the perfect quick comfort food to warm your heart tonight!

ingredients
pasta200grams
butter50grams
garlic3cloves
parsley10grams
salt1teaspoon
pepper1teaspoon
instructions
    1

    Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water over high heat.

    2

    Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.

    3

    While the pasta cooks, peel and finely chop 3 cloves of garlic.

    4

    In a large skillet, melt 50 grams of butter over medium heat.

    5

    Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant, but be careful not to burn the garlic.

    6

    Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.

    7

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter mixture.

    8

    Toss the pasta in the skillet, and if necessary, add a little reserved pasta water to sauce the pasta.

    9

    Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper, mixing well.

    10

    Finely chop 10 grams of parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta, tossing again.

    11

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

Servings

2

How to be creative
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor.
  • Incorporate sautéed vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
  • Try a sprinkle of chili flakes for a hint of spice.
Important Tips
  • Use good quality butter for the best flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the garlic; it should be fragrant, not browned.
  • Always reserve some pasta cooking water before draining; it helps to create a silky sauce.
nutritions
  • fat: 24 grams
  • protein: 15 grams
  • calories: 550
  • carbohydrates: 70 grams
Health impact

This dish provides a comforting source of carbohydrates for energy, along with healthy fats from butter.