Sautéed Garlic Parmesan Pasta with White Wine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

A simple yet elegant pasta dish with a light wine sauce and rich Parmesan, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, extra virgin olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until the alcohol evaporates and the liquid reduces slightly.
4. Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp coarse sea salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta evenly and the cheese melts.