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Garlic Butter Spaghetti is one of those dishes that is just fulfilling.  I mean, butter?  Garlic?  Pasta?  And so absolutely quick to make.  As fast as you can cook the pasta is as fast as your meal will be ready.  

This is my rendition to the classic dish Aglio e Olio.  Instead of using olive oil, I use butter and I don’t add red pepper flakes, mainly because I am not a fan of it. I also add fresh parmesan cheese to add a little creaminess to the dish.

When my daughter was younger, she had a severe milk intolerance.  Because of it, sometimes I would have to make her a separate meal than what I was serving the family.  Her favorite go-to was pasta with margarine and parmesan cheese.  (Parmesan cheese never gave her an issue because of the fact it was an aged cheese.)  Now that she is married and has her own family, I very rarely ever cook with margarine.  Butter (or olive oil) is always what I use now.

Because Garlic Butter Spaghetti is so quick to prepare, you will want to make sure all your ingredients are ready to go.  The garlic minced and the parmesan shredded and if using parsley, chop finely.

You’ll want to go through Mama Fawn’s Tips before making Garlic Butter Spaghetti.  Although it is easy and quick, you want to make sure you get the very best flavor and following my tips will help you with this.

If you are looking for a quick meal, a side dish, or a Meatless Monday Dinner, Garlic Butter Spaghetti is the perfect dish for you.

Mama Fawn’s Tips. . .

•  Make sure you salt the pasta butter generously once the water boils and before you cook the pasta.  
• I use salted butter for this dish.  Between the salted water, butter and parmesan dish, you shouldn’t need to season it with anything else.
• It’s very important that you melt the butter and garlic on a low-low to medium heat.  You want the garlic soft and not burnt.  I actually take it off the burner before it gets any color.
• If you are using parsley, add it to the garlic butter right before adding the spaghetti.
• I used fresh parmesan to this dish but feel free to use the grated parmesan if that is what you prefer.  It will be less creamy but it still will be delicious.
• It is optional to use the pasta water.  I use it to make the sauce creamier.

“I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds…” Psalm 77:12