Irresistible Garlic Butter Pasta That's Sure to Comfort You

This Garlic Butter Pasta is a comforting dish with simple ingredients, perfect for quick dinners or special occasions.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Confit Garlic

2 bulbs Garlic Provides a sweet, mellow flavor when confit.
a few sprigs Fresh Herbs (Rosemary) Can substitute with thyme or omit if desired.
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Used for confit garlic.

For the Pasta Dish

1 cup Room Temperature Butter Use salted butter for flavor, unsalted acceptable.
to taste Black Pepper Adjust quantity to personal taste.
1 cup Pasta Cooking Water Essential for emulsifying the sauce.
200 grams Dried Pasta Use 300 grams fresh for best results.
to taste Parmesan Cheese Optional garnish.

Equipment

oven
Baking Dish
Food Processor
Large pot
Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Combine peeled garlic cloves from two bulbs with fresh rosemary in a baking dish and cover with olive oil. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Blend the cooled confit garlic, infused oil, and room temperature butter in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Boil salted water and add your choice of pasta, cooking until slightly al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
Melt the garlic butter in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes. Add black pepper to taste.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet with garlic butter sauce, incorporating reserved pasta cooking water until emulsified.
Plate hot pasta, garnishing with fresh Parmesan cheese and herbs or additional black pepper.

Notes

Confit garlic can be stored in oil for up to two weeks and adds flavor to other dishes. Ensure to reserve pasta water to achieve the right sauce texture.