15-Minute Garlic Butter Noodles
Buttery, garlicky, parmesan-coated noodles from a handful of pantry staples – this is the fifteen-minute comfort bowl for nights when cooking feels like too much.
It is humble but genuinely crave-worthy, and it takes about as long as it does to boil the pasta.
Why you’ll love it
- 15 minutes and all pantry staples.
- Ultimate comfort food on a lazy night.
- 5 main ingredients.
- Great base – add protein or veg if you like.
Ingredient notes
- Pasta – spaghetti or any long noodle.
- Butter and garlic – the whole point; do not rush the garlic.
- Parmesan for savory depth.
- Pasta water makes the sauce cling.
How to make it
Cook the pasta, gently cook garlic in butter, then toss the noodles through with parmesan and a splash of pasta water. Full quantities are in the recipe card below.
Tips
- Cook the garlic low and slow so it never browns or turns bitter.
- Save a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss off the heat so the parmesan melts smoothly.
Storage & reheating
Best fresh; leftovers keep 2 days. Reheat with a splash of water and extra butter.
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15-Minute Garlic Butter Noodles
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the water, then drain.
- In a large pan over low-medium heat, melt the butter and cook the garlic (and chili flakes) gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the drained pasta, parmesan and a splash of pasta water. Toss until glossy and coated, adding more water as needed.
- Season, stir through the parsley, and serve with extra parmesan.
Notes
This recipe was developed with the help of AI tools and reviewed before publishing. It may not have been independently kitchen-tested — use your judgment, check for allergens, and cook to safe temperatures. See our AI Content Disclosure. Spotted an issue? Tell us.
