Garlic Butter Parmesan Snowflake Sauce
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- 12 oz Christmas-shaped pasta (tree, snowflake, or holiday mix — you used this variety: https://amzn.to/3MuWrCQ)
- Extra parmesan, for garnish “snow”
Want extra sauce?
Double the sauce ingredients (butter, garlic powder, milk, parmesan, and salt) for an ultra-creamy, generously coated pasta.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the Christmas-shaped pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until smooth and gently bubbling.
Stir in garlic powder and milk. Heat until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer (do not boil). - Gradually add the parmesan, stirring constantly until fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce feels too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water until it coats a spoon easily.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Add cooked pasta directly to the saucepan and toss until every piece is coated in the Snowflake Sauce.
- Finish with a generous dusting of parmesan “snow” right before serving.