One Pot Garlic Butter Pasta (Printable)
Aromatic garlic and creamy butter combine in this single-pot pasta, ready in 25 minutes for an effortless, satisfying meal.
# What You 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 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - Zest and juice of ½ lemon
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
09 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
02 - Add uncooked pasta to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth or water, ensuring 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 until pasta is al dente and most liquid has been absorbed.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in grated Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and chopped parsley. Toss until sauce coats pasta and becomes creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The pasta absorbs all that garlicky butter flavor while it cooks, creating silkiness no separate sauce could achieve
- One pot means almost zero cleanup, leaving you more time to actually enjoy your meal
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- The sauce will look thin right up until the very end when the cheese and starch come together
- Keep the pasta moving while it simmers or you will end up with a sticky mess on the bottom
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- Room temperature butter melts more evenly and incorporates better into the sauce
- Adding a splash of cream at the very end makes this feel even more luxurious