Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
A quick and easy pasta dish that brings a punch of flavour! This super easy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti dish is on the table in about 20 minutes, requires few ingredients and will surprise you with it's fresh flavours!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 483kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and cut into thin slices
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley finely chopped
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese finely cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the spaghetti to a pot of boiling water and cook according to package. Approximately 8 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Reserve a couple ladles of pasta water and set aside.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, set a large deep sided skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and bring to to a sizzle, about one minute. Add the olive oil and sliced garlic pieces. Stir well and cook for a couple of minutes until the garlic becomes aromatic. Be careful not to burn or brown the garlic.
- Reduce heat to low and add the spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss really well and add a little pasta water to make the dish a little smoother.
- Serve immediately topped with extra fresh parsley and black pepper if desired.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 483
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 976mg42%
Potassium 166mg5%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 499IU10%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 245mg25%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.