Yield: 4 servings
Garlic Butter Noodles
These garlic butter noodles are an addictive and easy side dish ready in just 20 minutes! Tender noodles are coated in a buttery sauce that's exploding with flavor from lots of fresh garlic and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2-4 tablespoons minced garlic, measure with your heart
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
- crushed red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
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Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain pasta, but do not rinse.
- When the pasta only has a few minutes of cook time left, add olive oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, add in the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch the garlic closely, you do not want it to get brown, if the garlic is cooking too quickly lower the heat.
- Add the cooked pasta into the skillet toss with the garlic mixture. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add the parmesan cheese and parsley, and lightly toss to combine. Serve immediately, with crushed red pepper flakes on top, if desired!
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Notes
Store: While best served fresh, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. We do not recommend freezing these noodles.
Reheat: Simply warm them in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or a bit of butter to revive the sauce. You can also reheat them in the microwave in 30 second intervals, until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 402kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 315mg, Potassium: 190mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 774IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 138mg, Iron: 1mg