Lazy Girl Butter Parmesan Pasta
Four ingredients, one pot, 15 minutes. Buttery, garlicky, cheesy pasta that tastes like you actually tried — no cream needed, just pasta water magic.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes.
Step 2
Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 3
Melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Add hot pasta to the pan with 0.5 cup pasta water and toss.
Step 5
Remove from heat, stir in parmesan until creamy, add more pasta water if needed.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper, serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- small skillet
- wooden spoon
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