Ring-shaped Pasta with Herb Butter

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A creative twist on classic pasta featuring a ring of perfectly cooked spaghetti coated in a fragrant herb butter sauce, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, unsalted butter, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add 2-3 tablespoons of reserved pasta water until glossy and clinging to the strands.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tbsp fresh chives, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss until evenly coated and the sauce thickens.

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