Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with our Spaghetti Garlic Bread: A Delicious and Easy Recipe. This delightful dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed in rich olive oil, fragrant garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, complemented by homemade garlic bread that’s crispy on the outside and buttery on the inside. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also a hit with both kids and adults. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, this combination of savory spaghetti paired with warm garlic bread will surely satisfy your cravings and leave your kitchen filled with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 quarts water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden, then toss in the drained spaghetti. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Finish the dish: Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- Make garlic bread: Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Spread generously on sliced Italian bread.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake garlic bread until golden brown (10-12 minutes), broiling for an extra crispiness if desired.
- Serve: Slice garlic bread and serve alongside the spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg