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Garlic Butter Pasta

Simple hand-rolled Turkish pasta tossed with fragrant garlic-infused butter and fresh herbs. Comforting, aromatic, and perfectly suited to casual weeknight dinners. A trending comfort food favorite.

25 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

TurkishDinnerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz Egg noodles or orzo pasta
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • pinch Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Grated cheese (Parmesan or feta)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz Egg noodles or orzo pasta and cook according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, melt 4 tbsp Butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add 4 cloves minced Garlic and 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the butter. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped Fresh flat-leaf parsley, 2 tbsp finely chopped Fresh dill, 1/4 tsp Salt, and pinch Black pepper.

  5. 5

    Toss everything together, adding pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the pasta is glossy and coated, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Transfer to plates and top with 2 tbsp Grated cheese (Parmesan or feta). Serve immediately.

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Questions

Why save the pasta water for Garlic Butter Pasta?

Step 1 reads: "Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water." The water is full of starch. Added back as step 1 directs, it emulsifies the sauce so it clings to the pasta instead of pooling in the bowl.

Is there a substitute for feta in Garlic Butter Pasta?

The entry for Garlic Butter Pasta calls for 2 tbsp Grated cheese (Parmesan or feta). In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Is Garlic Butter Pasta spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Garlic Butter Pasta comes from 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Garlic Butter Pasta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Garlic Butter Pasta is 4 tbsp Butter, 2 tbsp Grated cheese (Parmesan or feta). Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Garlic Butter Pasta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Garlic Butter Pasta is 12 oz Egg noodles or orzo pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How do I store and reheat Garlic Butter Pasta?

Refrigerate what is left of Garlic Butter Pasta within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

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