How to Make Fettuccine with Garlic Herb Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a simple yet flavorful pasta dish, and fettuccine with garlic herb butter is the perfect example. This dish is a classic Italian favorite that embodies the essence of comfort food. The combination of rich, creamy butter infused with the aromatics of garlic and fresh herbs makes for a decadent and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week.

Fettuccine with garlic herb butter is a dish that is easy to make and can be adapted to suit any taste pref...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces dry fettuccini pasta
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic begins to turn golden.
  • In a small bowl, combine parsley, basil, marjoram, thyme, 1 tablespoon butter, salt and ground black pepper with cooked garlic; mix well. Toss with pasta and serve.
  • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 102mg