Best 5 Poor Mans Garlic Butter Pasta Recipes

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Welcome to an enticing culinary journey where we unveil the secrets of crafting the perfect "Poor Man's Garlic Butter Pasta." This delectable dish, known for its simplicity and affordability, is a testament to the power of humble ingredients transformed into a flavorful masterpiece. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up a pasta that rivals any gourmet restaurant's creation. So put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a cooking adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC-BUTTERED PASTA



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This pasta goes nicely with any entree. Guests always leave a spot for it on their plates. It's great hot or served cold with fresh herbs from my garden.-Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells, alphabet pasta or ring macaroni
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook garlic in butter over medium-low heat until mixture is fragrant, 4-5 minutes; remove from heat. Drain pasta; add to garlic butter. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO



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Cheap, quick and delicious there's nothing better than chili garlic parmesan pasta.

Provided by Ayngelina Brogan

Categories     Italy

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

50 grams Catelli Smart spaghetti
3 tablespoons Kosher salt 2 tablespoons for water 1 tablespoon for pasta
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried chili
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt to a boil.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  • Drain and leave pasta in strainer.
  • Return pot to medium heat, add olive oil and garlic, Saute one minute. Add chilis, pasta and 1
  • tablespoon of kosher salt.
  • Toss together and add 1/2 grated parmesan.
  • Place in warm bowl and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 3252 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

POOR MAN'S SPAGHETTI



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This is my Mother's recipe. She called it poor mans spaghetti, at the end of the month when pantry was low she would put together spinach, and pasta with spices. I added a few ingredients and threw in a pot of stock, dry noodles and all. I made this even easier and still a great price at about $7.00 for 6 servings!

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 c vegetable stock (chicken or beef can be used
12 oz spaghetti or linguini noodles
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes w/ peppers and onion
2 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz frozen chopped spinach
4 clove chopped fine garlic
1/2 tsp each dried oregano and basil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
pinch of pepper
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Add vegetable stock and tomatoes in juice to large pot, turn heat to high. Break up pasta and add to pot. Add rest of ingredients stir and bring to rapid boil with lid on. Make sure all ingredients or covered by liquid.
  • 2. Remove lid stir and turn heat down to med. Continue boiling stirring every few minutes for about 20 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Serve with more parmesan cheese and fresh italian bread.
  • 3. If you cant find tomatoes with onion and pepper. Use can chopped tomatoes and add one medium chopped onions. Or veggie of choice.

RICH PASTA FOR THE POOR KITCHEN



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A quick, simple pasta tossed with butter, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. A wonderful recipe to make when you don't feel like making a trip to the grocery store. I used what I had on hand and it worked like a charm! Add summer vine-ripened tomatoes for an extra dash of flavor!

Provided by VAMPYRELADY

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package dry spaghetti
8 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter with garlic very slowly to avoid burning the garlic. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and parsley. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Toss pasta into the skillet until well-coated with butter. Increase heat to medium, and cook until pasta is heated through and has absorbed some of the butter. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 1054.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

PASTA AND GARLIC



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A simple and delectable dish! Choose your own pasta and top with garlic, almost as simple as that! Use any sort of cheese you like.

Provided by Josie Strazzulla

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ pounds pasta
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted water boil pasta until al dente. Drain well.
  • In a small saucepan heat oil slightly, add garlic. Saute garlic until it is lightly browned. Be careful not to burn garlic.
  • Combine pasta and garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Top with Parmesan or Romano cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 60.6 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh garlic on hand, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • If you don't have white wine on hand, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bit of heat.
  • Top the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon.
  • For a vegan version of this dish, omit the butter, Parmesan cheese, and eggs.

Conclusion:

Poor man's garlic butter pasta is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a very versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a simple pasta dish or something a little more hearty, this recipe is sure to please.

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