Description
Easy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that takes just 20-25 minutes to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe features al dente pasta enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked pasta
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg