Rich Pasta for the Poor Kitchen

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These buttered noodles are simple and quick. Pasta is tossed with butter, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. A wonderful recipe to make when you don't feel like making a trip to the grocery store. I used what I had on hand and it worked like a charm.

Submitted by VAMPYRELADY
Updated on November 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package dry spaghetti

  • 8 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make rich pasta for the poor kitchen.

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

  3. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter with garlic very slowly to avoid burning the garlic. Season with parsley, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.

    Butter, garlic and seasonings sautéing in a skillet.

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  4. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with butter. Increase the heat to medium and cook until pasta is heated through and has absorbed some of the butter. Adjust seasonings if necessary.

    Pasta tossed with sauce, heating until pasta has absorbed some butter.

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  5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Tip

You can add summer vine-ripened tomatoes for an extra dash of flavor.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453 Calories
30g Fat
34g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 18g 91%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 1055mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 247mg 19%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 153mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.