Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHendel'sButter Sauce Pasta Recipe

Butter Sauce Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Hendel's
Time30m
Serves4

Make Butter Sauce Pasta Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add 8 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, saving about 1 cup of pasta water for later use.

Making Butter Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt Butter

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter until it starts to bubble.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

  3. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper into the skillet. Cook for another minute.

  4. 7

    Mix with Pasta

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss well to combine, adding some reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Remove the skillet from heat, mix in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

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