Description
Creamy garlic pasta is the quintessential comfort dish that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your home. With tender pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from fresh garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at dinner parties. Ready in just 30 minutes, each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently, stirring continuously.
- Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring each strand is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg