Ingredients for Almost As Simple Pasta With Parmesan Herbs And Fresh Garlic
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
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How to Make Almost As Simple Pasta With Parmesan Herbs And Fresh Garlic
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of your chosen herbs (see suggestions below). Sauté until garlic is softened but not browned (about 1-2 minutes).
- Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the garlic and herbs.
- Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
22g
Carbs
19g
