Best 5 Poor Mans Garlic Butter Pasta Recipes

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**Garlic Butter Pasta: A Simple Yet Flavorful Dish**

Garlic butter pasta is a classic dish that is both simple to make and incredibly flavorful. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it can also be dressed up for a special occasion. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you like your pasta simple or loaded with toppings, there is a recipe here for everyone.

This article features three delicious garlic butter pasta recipes:

* **Classic Garlic Butter Pasta:** This is the basic recipe for garlic butter pasta, and it is a great place to start if you are new to the dish. It is made with just a few simple ingredients: pasta, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
* **Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Butter Pasta:** This recipe adds sun-dried tomatoes to the classic garlic butter pasta for a more flavorful and colorful dish.
* **Spinach and Artichoke Garlic Butter Pasta:** This recipe is loaded with spinach, artichokes, and Parmesan cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal.

All three of these recipes are easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. They are also a great way to use up leftover pasta. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give garlic butter pasta a try!

Let's cook with our recipes!

POOR MAN'S GARLIC BUTTER PASTA RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces angel hair pasta
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, chopped (I didn't have any)
1/4 cup grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted water until tender as directed on package. Meanwhile, in a small 1-qt. saucepan or skillet melt the butter over low heat; when melted add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly so it doesn't brown. Remove from heat and stir in the green onion. Drain pasta well in a colander then transfer to a serving bowl. Pour the garlic butter over the pasta and toss to coat. Add Parmesan and toss well. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO



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Cheap, quick and delicious there's nothing better than chili garlic parmesan pasta.

Provided by Ayngelina Brogan

Categories     Italy

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

50 grams Catelli Smart spaghetti
3 tablespoons Kosher salt 2 tablespoons for water 1 tablespoon for pasta
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried chili
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt to a boil.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  • Drain and leave pasta in strainer.
  • Return pot to medium heat, add olive oil and garlic, Saute one minute. Add chilis, pasta and 1
  • tablespoon of kosher salt.
  • Toss together and add 1/2 grated parmesan.
  • Place in warm bowl and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 3252 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

POOR MAN'S PASTA FAGIOLI



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Awesome poor man's soup!

Provided by Joy Seymour

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 ½ cups water
1 pound ditalini pasta
4 (4 ounce) cans tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 ½ cups frozen green peas
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 large potato, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
1 small head of garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 pinch Italian seasoning
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large soup pot and stir ditalini pasta into the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce, cannellini beans, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, frozen green peas, corn, potato, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into pasta. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer to blend flavors, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve topped with olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.8 calories, Carbohydrate 94.2 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 13.8 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 890.2 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

GARLIC-BUTTERED PASTA



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This pasta goes nicely with any entree. Guests always leave a spot for it on their plates. It's great hot or served cold with fresh herbs from my garden.-Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells, alphabet pasta or ring macaroni
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook garlic in butter over medium-low heat until mixture is fragrant, 4-5 minutes; remove from heat. Drain pasta; add to garlic butter. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

RICH PASTA FOR THE POOR KITCHEN



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A quick, simple pasta tossed with butter, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. A wonderful recipe to make when you don't feel like making a trip to the grocery store. I used what I had on hand and it worked like a charm! Add summer vine-ripened tomatoes for an extra dash of flavor!

Provided by VAMPYRELADY

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package dry spaghetti
8 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter with garlic very slowly to avoid burning the garlic. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and parsley. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Toss pasta into the skillet until well-coated with butter. Increase heat to medium, and cook until pasta is heated through and has absorbed some of the butter. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 1054.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh garlic and butter for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. However, fresh garlic will give your pasta a much more robust flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pasta when you're cooking it. If you do, it will cook unevenly and become mushy. Use a large pot and plenty of water so that the pasta has room to move around.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Don't overcook it, or it will become mushy. Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite and has a nice chew to it.
  • Reserve some of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta. You can use this water to thin out the garlic butter sauce if it's too thick.
  • Serve the pasta immediately with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. You can also add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or parsley, for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This poor man's garlic butter pasta is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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