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Need dinner in less than 30 minutes? This 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti will do the job and is a easy recipe that your family will LOVE!

5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti in a white bowl with wooden spoon

Dinner doesn’t always have to be a long list on ingredients and hours in the kitchen. Sometimes butter, garlic, and grated Parmesan all mixed in with spaghetti will do the trick!

5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Ingredients:

  • Spaghetti
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Dried basil
  • Parmesan

How to make 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti:

Step one: Start by cooking the spaghetti according to package direction and set aside.

  • Tip: You can use any pasta you enjoy for this recipe. 

adding butter then garlic to a pot

Step two: Next in a medium pot melt butter and then add and sauté garlic.

Whisking until butter has started to become golden brown.

Add basil and continue to whisk.

  • Tip: Wait until your butter is melted before you add in the garlic. Garlic can burn quickly so it really only needs 30-40 seconds to sauté. 

adding spaghetti and Parmesan cheese to noodles

Step three: Last add in your cooked spaghetti to your pot and toss until coated.

Add grated parmesan cheese and toss until coated.

Then serve and enjoy. I like adding fresh diced parsley for garnish.

5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti with a silver fork 

Parmesan Recipes:

Have leftover parmesan? Try these recipes next:

Parmesan Lemon Pasta and ChickenRotini pasta tossed in a simple homemade lemon sauce and served with skillet fried chicken.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan PenneThis Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne works perfectly as an easy dinner or a delicious side dish.

Baked Parmesan Garlic Fries: Perfectly crispy Baked Parmesan Garlic Fries. The perfect side French fry!!

5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti
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5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti

Need dinner in less than 30 minutes?  This 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti will do the job and is a easy recipe that your family will LOVE!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 10 oz Spaghetti
  • 8 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil, (or to taste)
  • 1 cup Grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook spaghetti according to package direction and set aside.
  • In a medium pot melt butter and sauté garlic Whisking until butter has started to become golden brown. Add basil and continue to whisk.
  • Add cooked spaghetti to your pot and toss until coated. Add grated parmesan cheese and toss until coated. 

Notes

Pasta Tip: For this recipe you can use any pasta you enjoy. 
Garlic Tip: Wait until your butter is melted before you add in the garlic. Garlic can burn quickly so it really only needs 30-40 seconds to sauté. 

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Jennie

I'm Jennie! I'm a busy mom of three and I love cooking and sharing easy recipes. From slow cooker meals to casseroles all my recipes are simple to make and ones the entire family will love.

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  1. Tasty, quick and easy meal. I had these basic ingredients on hand No extra trip to the store needed.
    Thank you, This will be made again and is part of our family recipes