Creamy Garlic Butter Spaghetti Recipe
Savor this creamy garlic spaghetti featuring fresh basil and tender spinach for a quick, delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large bunch basil, chopped
- 1 large bunch baby spinach, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Gently sauté minced garlic for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped basil and spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until softened. Season with salt.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with garlic, butter, and greens. Add black pepper and toss thoroughly.
- If pasta seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra butter and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh, good-quality butter for the best flavor.
- Sauté the garlic on low heat to prevent bitterness; slow and steady wins the race.
- Reserve pasta water to help create a silky sauce that coats the noodles beautifully.
- Don't skip the fresh herbs – they add essential brightness and aroma. Allergens: Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Sauté the garlic on low heat to prevent bitterness; slow and steady wins the race.
- Reserve pasta water to help create a silky sauce that coats the noodles beautifully.
- Don't skip the fresh herbs – they add essential brightness and aroma. Allergens: Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.