Garlic Butter Pasta
A quick and comforting vegan garlic butter pasta that brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Think elegance without emotional commitment.
Ingredients
- 200 g 7 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional but spicy goddess approved
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain and keep that pasta glow warm.
- In the same pot, heat vegan butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Toss in red pepper flakes for a kick (or not, if your taste buds are shy).
- Return pasta to the pot. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat everything in garlic butter glory.
- Serve warm, garnish with extra herbs if you're feeling Pinterest-y.
- Eat. Sigh. Repeat.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 480
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin K: 18%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Folate: 12%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach if you want to feel healthy without fully committing.
- Use gluten-free pasta to keep your tummy drama-free.
- A drizzle of truffle oil? You fancy now.
- Leftovers? Ha, good one. But yes, refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Want more depth? Add a dash of vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast.