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Simple Garlic Butter Pasta

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A quick and cozy pasta made with butter, garlic, parmesan, and a little pasta water to bring it all together.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta of choice

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 1/4 cup diced onion

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • pinch black pepper

  • pinch red pepper flakes (or to taste)

  • 1/2-1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan

  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

Optional:

  • peas

  • heavy cream (for a creamier sauce)

Instructions

  • 1. Cook the pasta
    Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
    Reserve about ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.

  • 2. Cook the onion
    In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
    Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized.

  • 3. Add garlic and seasoning
    Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes.
    Cook for about 60 seconds, just until fragrant.

  • 4. Build the sauce
    Add salt, pepper, oregano, parmesan, and reserved pasta water.
    Stir to combine into a light, glossy sauce.

  • 5. Add peas (optional)
    Stir in peas and cook until heated through.

  • 6. Add pasta
    Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is evenly coated.

  • 7. Optional additions
    Add a splash of cream if using, and heat through.

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