Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Irresistible Garlic Bread Pasta recipe. A delicious fusion of garlicky flavors, cheese, and pasta, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Pasta:
12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
4 tablespoons butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup pasta water (reserved)
Additional Ingredients:
1 cup seasoned garlic croutons (crushed), ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup chopped parsley, salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in pasta water slowly to create a sauce.
- Finalize the Dish: Fold in crushed croutons and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the dish with cooked Italian sausage, grilled chicken, or sautéed mushrooms.
- For a different texture, use toasted panko breadcrumbs instead of croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
