Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
A comforting twist on classic spaghetti, coated in a garlicky, cheesy sauce that hugs every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Sauté the garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the cheeses: Lower the heat, add reserved pasta water, followed by Parmesan and mozzarella. Stir until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Marry the pasta and sauce: Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet, mixing well to coat. Let sit on the heat for a minute for crispy edges.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper and toss in parsley. Plate and add more Parmesan on top to serve.
Notes
For extra brightness, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: spaghetti, cheesy, garlic, comfort food, quick meal
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