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Garlic Butter Pasta

Garlic Butter Pasta: The Ultimate Comfort Food Experience

Garlic Butter Pasta is a simple yet indulgent dish, blending rich flavors and comfort in every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Garlic Confit
  • 2 bulbs Garlic Use two whole bulbs for confiting
  • 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Provides a rich base for confiting
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Optional but highly recommended
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1 cup Room Temperature Butter Opt for salted butter for added flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshness makes a noticeable difference
Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Choose your favorite type, cook al dente
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional, adds delightful umami

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place peeled garlic in a baking dish with rosemary and cover with olive oil. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden and tender.
  2. Transfer cooled confit garlic to a mixing bowl and blend with room temperature butter until smooth. Refrigerate until slightly firm.
  3. Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions, undercooking by one minute. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the garlic butter. Add black pepper and reserved pasta water, stirring until emulsified.
  5. Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Cook for an additional minute. Serve with grated Parmesan, extra pepper, and olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover garlic butter pasta in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with water to revive the sauce's silkiness.

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