Parmesan Garlic Butter Noodles (Printable Version)

Tender pasta coated in melted butter, garlic, parmesan, and fresh parsley with a hint of spice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 ounces dry angel hair pasta

→ Butter and Oil

02 - 4 tablespoons salted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)

→ Seasonings and Garnishes

04 - 1½ tablespoons finely minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
05 - ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
07 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
09 - ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Boil the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
02 - In a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat, melt the salted butter. Add the minced garlic and stir continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding burning.
03 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss with tongs until evenly coated with the garlic butter mixture.
04 - Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper over the pasta. Toss thoroughly. Remove from heat, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using. Serve garnished with additional Parmesan cheese as desired.