Description
Garlic Bread Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of garlic bread with classic pasta. This easy-to-make recipe features spaghetti tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and crunchy garlic bread crumbs for an irresistible texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Sauce
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese and Garnish
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Crunchy Topping
- 1 cup garlic bread crumbs (made from toasted garlic bread)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta well.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter together with the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat it evenly in the garlic butter mixture. Slowly stir in the reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light, silky sauce that clings to the noodles.
- Add Cheese and Herbs: Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste, then toss everything together until evenly combined.
- Mix in Garlic Bread Crumbs: Gently fold in the garlic bread crumbs to add a crunchy texture throughout the dish without breaking them up too much.
- Serve: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley for an appealing finish.
Notes
- Make garlic bread crumbs by toasting leftover garlic bread in the oven until crisp, then pulsing in a food processor until coarse.
- For a heartier meal, add sautéed spinach, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables to the pasta.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic in the butter as it can turn bitter and spoil the flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best taste and meltability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
