One Pot Garlic Butter Pasta (Print Version)
Aromatic garlic and creamy butter unite in this simple one-pot pasta, creating irresistibly silky results in just 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - 4 cups vegetable broth or water
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 6 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
02 - Add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth or water, ensuring the pasta is just covered. Season lightly with salt.
03 - Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir frequently to prevent sticking, and cook uncovered for 9-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in grated Parmesan, lemon zest and juice (if using), and chopped parsley. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and becomes creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pot, so you spend less time washing dishes and more time eating
- The pasta starch naturally thickens the sauce into something restaurant-quality without any heavy cream
02 -
- The pasta will continue absorbing liquid even after you turn off the heat, so don't let it dry out completely
- Reserve a splash of pasta water before it's fully gone, just in case you need to loosen the sauce later
03 -
- Room temperature butter melts more evenly and incorporates better into the sauce
- Grate your own Parmesan fresh instead of using pre-grated cheese for the best melting