Garlic Butter Pasta
This garlic butter pasta is easy to make in just 20 minutes! It's creamy, garlicky, and delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 8 ounces dried pasta shells
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth and half and half. Bring to a boil, then add the pasta shells. Keep it at a gentle boil and cook uncovered according to the package directions, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- When the pasta is done, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the remaining butter, parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.