Homemade Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Herbs
Finding a professional-quality meal at home is simple with this Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Herbs recipe. This dish features perfectly al dente spaghetti nestled in a rich, velvety sauce of melted butter and sharp Parmesan, which lacquers every strand for an indulgent comfort feast.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh herbs parsley, basil, or chives, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Sauté: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Emulsify: Add the reserved pasta water to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Toss: Add the spaghetti and Parmesan cheese to the pan. Toss thoroughly to coat until the sauce reaches a thick, glossy consistency.
- Finish: Stir in the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately while hot and velvety.