Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
A comforting plate of spaghetti coated in a creamy garlic sauce, topped with rich Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti by boiling salted water and cooking until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the garlic sauce by heating butter and olive oil in a skillet. Sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cheeses and pasta water to the skillet. Stir until melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, tossing to coat it evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic for maximum flavor. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 30mg