Noodles tossed in a simple brown butter garlic sauce with melted parmesan cheese. This brown butter parmesan garlic pasta is simple, delicious, and uses pantry ingredients.
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In a medium sized pot, heat water and cook pasta according to the directions on the package.
Drain the pasta and reserve about half a cup of pasta water for the sauce.
Run the pasta through cold water to prevent it from sticking to each other.
Set aside for now.
In a large skillet, add butter over low to medium heat.
Once the butter has melted and browned, add minced garlic and fresh grounded black pepper and cook until aromatic and the garlic becomes golden brown.
Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the brown butter garlic sauce.
Add about a ⅓ of the pasta water.
Then add the shredded parmesan cheese.
Toss to coat all the pasta with the parmesan cheese and allow the cheese to melt.
Add more pasta water if needed.
Season with salt and crushed red pepper.
Serve the brown butter parmesan garlic pasta with more parmesan cheese on top.
Add basil for garnish and flavor if desired.
Craving a dinner that's both incredibly simple and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Brown Butter Parmesan Garlic Pasta! This delightful dish takes humble pantry ingredients and transforms them into a culinary masterpiece, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting weekend treat. Forget complicated sauces; the magic here lies in the rich, nutty notes of brown butter, beautifully complemented by pungent garlic and salty Parmesan cheese.
What makes this easy pasta recipe truly special is the depth of flavor developed from browning the butter. As the butter gently cooks, its milk solids toast, creating an aromatic, golden liquid that forms the base of our luscious sauce. Tossed with al dente spaghetti (or your favorite long pasta), fragrant minced garlic, and generous amounts of freshly grated Parmesan, every bite is pure bliss. The reserved pasta water plays a crucial role, emulsifying the sauce and helping it cling perfectly to each strand of pasta, creating a wonderfully creamy texture without any actual cream.
This simple pasta dinner is incredibly versatile. Want to add a touch of green? Fresh basil or parsley make a fantastic garnish. For a little heat, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes adds a welcome kick. You can even stir in some sautéed spinach or cherry tomatoes for added vegetables. It’s the ultimate comfort food that proves delicious doesn't have to be difficult, making it an instant family favorite and a go-to for anyone seeking a satisfying, quick pasta dish with minimal effort. Enjoy the incredible flavors of this Parmesan garlic pasta tonight!