Description
Garlic bread pasta is a delightful dish that combines two beloved favorites: pasta and garlic bread, featuring spaghetti coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with crispy garlic bread crumbs.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti: 400 grams (14 oz)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Butter: 100 grams (7 tablespoons)
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 grams (1 cup)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Bread: 2 slices (preferably a baguette or Italian bread)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare the garlic bread topping by drizzling olive oil over the bread slices, sprinkling with minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, then baking for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat with the garlic butter, and add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and black pepper, and transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with the crispy garlic bread crumble and bake for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Notes
- Experiment with different pasta shapes like fettuccine or linguine for varied texture.
- Consider adding seasonal vegetables or proteins for a heartier dish.
- Store-bought garlic bread can be used as a time-saving alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Garlic bread pasta, Italian recipe, pasta dish, garlic butter sauce