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Garlic Buttered Pasta with Parmesan and Basil

A simple and kid-friendly recipe that can be paired with your favorite protein or eaten by itself. Sure to please a crowd of picky eaters!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 hours
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: buttered pasta with parmesan and basil, easy dinner ideas, easy recipes, garlic buttered pasta, pasta recipes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Ingredients

  • 1 box Angel Hair Pasta
  • 1 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 3 TBSP Butter
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a pan with the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
  • When the pasta has finished cooking, drain the water and return the pasta to the pot.
  • Add the melted butter and garlic along with the parmesan cheese and basil. Stir to combine.
  • Serve the pasta topped with more basil and parmesan cheese.