Indulge in Irresistible Garlic Butter Pasta Delight!

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Garlic Butter Pasta: A Flavorful and Quick Delight

Garlic butter pasta is a delightful dish that combines simplicity with rich flavors. Featuring angel hair pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce and seasoned with Italian herbs, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or as a side dish.

Why You’ll Adore This Recipe

Quick Preparation: Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. It’s also an excellent opportunity to involve your kids in the kitchen!
Bursting with Flavor: The combination of garlic and butter creates an irresistible taste sensation! Cooking the pasta in chicken broth enhances its flavor even further.
Cost-Effective Meal: Feeding your family on a budget? This recipe fits the bill perfectly! Check out other affordable options like beefaroni, chicken noodles, or pita pizza.

Essential Ingredients for Garlic Butter Pasta

You only need a handful of ingredients to whip up this tasty dish—most of which you likely have on hand already. For precise measurements, refer to the recipe card at the end of this post.

Angel Hair Pasta: While I prefer angel hair for its delicate texture, feel free to use any type of pasta you have available.
Chicken Broth: Cooking the pasta in chicken broth infuses it with extra flavor.
Unsalted Butter: Using unsalted butter allows you to control sodium levels while adding richness.
Garlic Cloves: The more garlic, the better! This dish is all about that garlicky goodness.
Italian Seasoning: Use store-bought or make your own using my homemade Italian seasoning guide.
Salt and Black Pepper: These seasonings enhance all other flavors beautifully.

How to Prepare Garlic Butter Pasta

Making garlic butter pasta couldn’t be simpler! With just a few steps, you’ll create a delicious meal that’s sure to impress:

Cook the Pasta: Follow package instructions to cook your angel hair pasta al dente in chicken broth. Avoid overcooking; it will finish cooking later in the sauce. Drain but reserve ¼ cup of broth before setting aside.
Sauté Butter & Garlic: In the same pot over medium-high heat, melt unsalted butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about one minute).
Create Sauce: Whisk together reserved broth along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into melted butter-garlic mixture.
Combine Noodles & Sauce: Add cooked noodles into sauce; stir well until fully coated and heated through (approximately three minutes). Remove from heat when ready!
Serve immediately while hot!

Tips & Variations for Your Garlic Butter Pasta

This foolproof recipe can be easily customized based on personal preferences:

Pasta Water: Incorporate some reserved pasta water into your sauce; its starch helps emulsify everything together for creaminess instead of separation if regular water is used.
Seasoning: Adjust salt and pepper according to taste—start small (½ teaspoon) then add more if desired!
Pasta Options: While I love angel hair here, feel free to experiment with spaghetti or gluten-free alternatives as well!
Protein Boost: Add shrimp or leftover chicken pieces for extra protein content without compromising flavor!

5.Toppings Galore: Finish off your dish by sprinkling parmesan cheese on top or garnishing it with fresh herbs like parsley—or spice things up using red pepper flakes!

Storing Leftovers

Refrigerator: Keep leftovers stored tightly sealed in an airtight container for up to four days.

Freezer: Freeze portions safely within airtight containers where they can last up two months without losing quality.

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1) Cook angel hair according package directions using chicken broth until al dente; drain but reserve ¼ cup liquid before setting aside.

2) Melt unsalted butter over medium-high heat then sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute).

3) Whisk reserved liquid along with Italian seasoning plus salt/pepper into melted mixture before adding cooked noodles back into pot stirring thoroughly till combined!

4) Continue cooking while stirring constantly allowing noodles absorb liquid thickening sauce slightly (~three minutes). Remove from heat serve warm immediately!

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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is not only an accomplished food photographer but also author behind ‘The Tried-and-Tested Cookbook.’ Her passion shines through her recipes featured across platforms such as Good Morning America , Today Food , Buzzfeed among others .