Garlic Butter Bucatini
Savor the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Bucatini, a creamy dish ready in under 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 871kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bucatini pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (8 ounces / 240 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan,* freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped for garnish
- red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once melted, sauté shallots for 2–3 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream and mix well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and add in parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Freshly grated parmesan makes a big difference in this pasta! It melts smoothly into the sauce, making it creamy and rich. The pre-shredded kind (like you would find in the green container) doesn’t melt as well and can make the sauce grainy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 871kcal