Ingredients
- 16 oz Spaghetti or Linguine ($1.00)
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced ($0.20)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter ($0.30)
- 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth ($1.00)
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk ($0.50)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese ($1.50)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
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Step 1: Sauté the Garlic
Place a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt until it begins to foam. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Move the garlic constantly to prevent burning; you want it to become fragrant and slightly golden, but not brown.
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Step 2: Simmer the Pasta
Pour the chicken broth, milk, and uncooked pasta into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir the pasta every few minutes to ensure the noodles do not stick to the bottom or to each other.
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Step 3: Finishing and Garnish
Once the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed into a thick sauce, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until it melts completely into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of warm water or milk. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes