Description
A delightful fusion of garlicky flavors and pasta, this Garlic Bread Pasta is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably from toasted garlic bread)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, drain.
- Prepare the sauce: Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant. Stir in breadcrumbs, toast until golden. Add salt and pepper.
- Combine: Reduce heat, add pasta and reserved water. Mix in Parmesan and parsley until heated through.
- Serve: Top with extra breadcrumbs and cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, use leftover garlic bread processed into crumbs.
- Enhance with cooked chicken, shrimp, or sautéed mushrooms for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
