Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti made with buttery garlic, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese for a comforting pasta dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until coated evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother melting.
- Reserve pasta water to help create a silky sauce.
- Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of milk or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 56
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50