Description
A comforting dish of buttery noodles perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs, inspired by family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz long pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (basil, parsley, chives)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Begin by boiling water in a large pot and seasoning it generously with salt. Add your noodles and cook them according to the package instructions until al dente. Save a cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and allow it to sauté gently until fragrant and golden, about 1–2 minutes. Be careful not to burn it!
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Once the noodles are drained, add them to the skillet with the sautéed garlic. Here, you can pour in a splash of the reserved pasta water to help create a silky sauce that clings to the noodles beautifully.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Cheese: Toss in your selected herbs and sprinkle the grated Parmesan. Stir well to combine everything, letting the warmth of the noodles wilt the herbs ever so slightly.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately, perhaps with a sprinkling of extra Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil for that finishing touch.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute noodles with spiralized zucchini. Olive oil can replace butter for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: buttered noodles, midnight snack, comforting pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe