Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 10-11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

3. 3

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add splashes of reserved pasta water as needed to create a glossy sauce.

4. 4

   Remove from heat, stir in parmesan, and season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.