Fettuccine with Garlic Butter Sauce
A simple yet soul-satisfying dish that combines silky fettuccine with a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, letting the pasta rest with a sprinkle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt a generous amount of butter. Allow it to bubble slightly, being careful not to let it brown.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté gently for about one minute, until aromatic and golden.
- Introduce the cooked fettuccine back into the skillet, tossing to coat every strand with the garlic butter.
- Season with a sprinkle of salt and a dash of black pepper to suit your taste.
- Plate the fettuccine hot, garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
Ensure pasta is al dente, and avoid overcooking the garlic. Freshly grated Parmesan enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg