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Garlic Butter Pasta Sauce
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Instructions
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Cook the pasta in boiling water to your liking. Drain well.
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While the pasta is cooking, cook the broccoli in the microwave and drain well. Chop into pieces.
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Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add in the minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Place the pasta and broccoli into the skillet, and toss to coat in the garlic butter mixture.
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Sprinkle the mixture with the grated parmesan cheese and stir slightly to combine.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Your Garlic Slowly 🧄Toast minced garlic in butter over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, but never let it burn or it will turn bitter and ruin the entire sauce.
- Reserve Pasta Water for Silkiness 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining and whisk it into your garlic butter sauce to create a luxurious, creamy coating that clings beautifully to the pasta.
- Grate Parmesan Fresh, Never Pre-Shredded 🧀Always use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano rather than pre-shredded cheese, as it melts smoothly into the sauce without the anti-caking agents that create a grainy texture.
- Cook Pasta Al Dente for Perfect Texture 🍝Finish your pasta 1-2 minutes before the package directions suggest, as it will continue cooking slightly when tossed with the hot butter sauce, achieving ideal tenderness.
- Finish with Cold Butter for Emulsification ✨Remove the sauce from heat and whisk in a final knob of cold unsalted butter to create an emulsified, glossy finish that elevates the dish from simple to restaurant-quality.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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