Garlic Butter Pasta

Name: Garlic Butter Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
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)

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

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

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

While pasta cooks, melt 4 tbsp Butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

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

Toss everything together, adding pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the pasta is glossy and coated, about 2 minutes.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Garlic Butter Pasta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 this entry 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 long does Garlic Butter Pasta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Garlic Butter Pasta?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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