Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
A deliciously simple pasta dish featuring creamy Parmesan cheese and aromatic garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces Spaghetti Choose high-quality pasta for the best texture.
Garlic
- 4-5 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced finely to release flavor.
Cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
Butter
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Helps bind the sauce together.
Oil
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Enhances flavor and helps sauté garlic.
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt Add to taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked for flavor.
Garnish
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted.
- 3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- 4. Remove skillet from heat to avoid burning the garlic.
- 5. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain spaghetti in a colander.
- 6. Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss in the garlic oil mixture.
- 7. Gradually add Parmesan cheese while tossing the spaghetti until creamy. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
- 8. Season with salt and black pepper, tossing to combine.
- 9. Add remaining butter and parsley, tossing until butter melts.
- 10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding proteins, vegetables, or different cheeses to customize the dish.