Description
A comforting and simple dish made with buttery noodles and fresh herbs, perfect for late-night cravings or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- Butter
- Garlic (freshly minced)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, thyme)
- Cheese (optional, grated parmesan or pecorino)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Drain the noodles, reserving half a cup of cooking water. Add the noodles to the skillet with garlic butter and toss to coat.
- Add Herbs and Cheese: Stir in fresh herbs and cheese (if using), adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Season to Taste: Finish with salt and pepper, adjusting to preference.
- Serve: Plate and garnish with extra herbs or cheese, and enjoy warm.
Notes
Customize the dish with your favorite herbs or substitute pasta with zoodles for a lighter version. Experiment with adding sautéed vegetables or proteins for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, comfort food, herbal noodles, midnight snack, family recipe