10-Minute Garlic Butter Noodles

Ingredients

• 150 g spaghetti or noodles of choice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
• Grated parmesan or processed cheese, for topping (optional)

Method

1. Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of cooking water.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
3. Add cooked noodles to the pan, tossing well to coat in garlic butter. If dry, add a splash of reserved cooking water.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and cheese if desired.
5. Serve hot.