Description
Indulge in this easy yet luxurious creamy garlic pasta, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, gradually mix in reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes. To make it vegan, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use a vegan cheese substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg