Fettuccine with Garlic Butter Sauce
A comforting pasta dish featuring fettuccine coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine to coat with the garlic butter.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in chopped parsley and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Ensure pasta is cooked just before mixing with the garlic butter to maintain texture. Optional add-ins include vegetables or proteins for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg