Garlic Butter Weeknight Pasta

A 20-minute pantry dinner — buttery, garlicky, and just spicy enough.

20 min · Serves 4 · Makmak Kitchen

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Boil the spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes, then drain and reserve a splash of the pasta water.
2. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Toss the pasta in the garlic butter with a little reserved pasta water until glossy.
4. Off the heat, stir in the parmesan and parsley, season, and serve.

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