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Garlic Butter Pasta Shells
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Garlic butter pasta is a great complement for simple entrées like roast chicken, pan-seared pork chops, grilled steak, and broiled fish.
Course
Side Dishes
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
15
mins
Total Time
25
mins
Servings
4
servings
Calories
223
Author
Lynne Webb
Ingredients
8
ounces
small pasta shells
,
conchigliette
2
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2
cup
onion
,
finely chopped
4
cloves
garlic
,
minced
2
tablespoons
butter
3 to 4
tablespoons
low-sodium chicken broth
2
teaspoons
balsamic vinegar
1/4
cup
parsley
,
finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and butter and continue cooking, stirring constantly until barely golden, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Stir in the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar.
Continue cooking for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Cook and drain the pasta according to the package directions.
Combine with the garlic mixture, add the fresh parsley and toss to coat.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
223
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Cholesterol:
15
mg
|
Sodium:
129
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
2
g