Description
A delicious and creamy garlic butter pasta dish that is quick and easy to make. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Seasonings
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sauce/Pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 chicken bouillon cube
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 lb. Shellbow pasta (see notes)
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings: Mix the dried basil, oregano, parsley, mustard powder, thyme, onion powder, and pepper in a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the garlic: In a soup pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and the mixed seasonings. Stir until the butter foams.
- Prepare the sauce: Add chicken broth, half and half, soy sauce, and bouillon cube. Bring to a boil, then add the pasta. Cook uncovered according to package instructions.
- Add Parmesan and lemon juice: Reduce heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, then remove from heat. Mix in lemon juice.
- Finish the dish: Add the remaining butter, cover the pot to let it melt, and stir gently into the pasta before serving.
Notes
- Ensure to continuously stir the pasta while cooking to prevent sticking.
- Shellbow pasta is recommended for this recipe due to its shape that holds the sauce well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
