Description
A heartwarming dish of twirly pasta tossed in a creamy garlic butter sauce with freshly cracked black pepper and grated parmesan, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli or farfalle pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until it’s just golden and fragrant—but be careful not to let it burn!
- Combine: Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the garlic butter. Sprinkle generously with cracked black pepper.
- Add parmesan: Gradually stir in the grated parmesan while tossing the pasta. If it looks a bit dry, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time until you achieve a creamy consistency.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more black pepper or a pinch of salt if you like.
- Garnish: Top with fresh herbs and an extra sprinkle of parmesan before serving.
Notes
For a vibrant presentation, serve in a large bowl and garnish with arugula or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, black pepper, parmesan, garlic, vegetarian recipes, comfort food, family meals