Garlic Butter Pasta
Creamy, flavorful, and easy to make, this Garlic Butter Pasta features sweet roasted garlic whipped with butter, Parmesan, parsley, and a touch of lemon, creating a silky, aromatic sauce that perfectly coats every strand of pasta.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 whole garlic bulbs peeled
- 150 ml olive oil to cover the garlic
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 80 g unsalted butter softened
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon added at the end
- 50 g parmesan grated
- 3 tbsp parsley fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
- Chili flakes optional
- 400 g pasta
- 1 cup pasta water
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Place the peeled garlic cloves in a baking dish, cover completely with olive oil, add a sprig of rosemary, and roast at 170–180°C for 35–45 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Blend roasted garlic (without oil), softened butter, Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Chill and Whip: Place the mixture in the freezer for 15 minutes, then whip with a fork until light and airy.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Combine: Toss hot pasta with the whipped garlic butter over low heat, adding reserved pasta water gradually and a drizzle of rosemary-infused garlic oil until silky and glossy.
- Finish: Remove from heat, add fresh lemon juice, toss gently, and serve with extra Parmesan, parsley, and optional chili flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 2mg
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