Super Simple 10-Minute Butter Pasta: Easy for Single-Person Households!
A 10-Minute Quick & Easy Butter Pasta Recipe Perfect for Solo Cooking
I’ve been on a pasta kick lately, trying out various recipes. This is a butter pasta recipe that’s incredibly easy to make! It’s perfect for a quick solo meal.
Ingredients- Pasta, 1 serving
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 shrimp
- 1 egg yolk
- 0.5 Tbsp butter
- 1 wedge of lemon
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt and cook the pasta for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta using a colander, but be sure to reserve about 0.5 to 1 ladleful of the pasta water. This starchy water is crucial for creating a smooth sauce!
Step 2
In a separate pan, heat a generous amount of oil (olive oil or vegetable oil is fine). Add all the minced garlic and turn the heat to medium-low. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. It should become lightly golden brown before you proceed to the next step.
Step 3
Add the 3 peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan with the garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Avoid overcooking, as this can make the shrimp tough.
Step 4
Now, add the drained pasta to the pan along with the reserved pasta water (0.5 to 1 ladleful). Toss everything together gently until the pasta is well combined with the garlic and shrimp. The pasta water will help emulsify the sauce and coat the noodles beautifully.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low or turn it off momentarily. Place the egg yolk and the butter (0.5 Tbsp) directly on top of the pasta. Grind some fresh black pepper over everything. The residual heat will gently melt the butter and cook the egg yolk into a creamy sauce that coats the pasta.
Step 6
Finally, squeeze the lemon wedge (1 piece) over the pasta. The fresh citrusy flavor will cut through the richness of the butter and enhance the overall taste. Give it a final gentle toss to combine, and your delicious butter pasta is ready to serve!
