Description
A comforting and simple dish of buttery noodles infused with fresh herbs and garlic, perfect for late-night culinary adventures.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or Fettuccine pasta
- Butter
- Fresh Garlic, minced
- Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Basil, Thyme)
- Mushrooms (optional)
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the noodles.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Introduce the Herbs: Toss in your selected herbs, allowing their flavor to blossom for about a minute.
- Combine and Toss: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing gently until every strand is coated in the garlicky butter. Use reserved pasta water to achieve a glossy texture if needed.
- Mushroom Magic: If using mushrooms, sauté them in a separate skillet and fold them into the noodles.
- Finish Off: Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top, toss everything one last time, and serve warm with additional herbs.
Notes
To make it dairy-free, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative. Experiment with different pasta types and additional vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: buttered noodles, midnight snack, pasta, herbs, comfort food