Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of garlic bread with this delicious Garlic Bread Pasta recipe. A perfect blend of pasta, garlic, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (preferably from toasted Italian bread)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- extra Parmesan and parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil and butter. Add breadcrumbs and toast.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce, adding Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve with extra Parmesan and parsley on top.
Notes
- For a richer version, use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- This dish pairs well with a green salad or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
