Parsley Pasta with Butter & Garlic
This parsley pasta with butter and garlic is a bright & fresh dinner, ready in 20 minutes! Served in a warm garlicky sauce and loaded with fresh herbs. This is a great dinner recipe for parsley lovers, and has a fantastic flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279kcal
Cost: $1
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 8 ounces long noodles use gluten free if desired
- 2 tablespoons butter or use olive oil for a plant-based version
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 lemon freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- In another pot, heat the butter over low heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 4 or 5 minutes until the garlic begins to brown, then squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Toss in the cooked noodles and twirl the pasta in the butter and garlic.
- Add salt and pepper, and toss in the fresh parsley. Toss well to combine all the ingredients, serve hot!
Notes
Additions and Variations
- If you don't like garlic, you can omit it or use shallots instead.
- Add more herbs for a variety of flavors: add fresh basil or thyme.
- Toss a handful of greens in (like baby spinach) which will wilt during cooking.
- For a heartier pasta, toss in cooked protein and heat until warmed through.
- Finish with parmesan cheese if desired for an Italian flair.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg