Creamy Garlic Butter Spaghetti Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Spaghetti that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a luxurious, velvety sauce infused with garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pasta:
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup butter (unsalted)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup white wine (such as Sauvignon blanc)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Cook the pasta. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
- Cook the aromatics. In a large skillet, add the olive oil and butter and melt over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until onion is softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add in spices. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the liquids. Stir in the white wine and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Add the reserved ½ cup of pasta water and stir. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Finish the sauce and toss pasta. Stir in the Parmesan cheese into the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss it well.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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