Description
A delightful, creamy pasta dish made with garlic and butter, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the pasta, vegetable broth, and heavy cream to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or non-dairy milk. Customize with vegetables or protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg