Description
A simple recipe for rich and creamy pasta coated in a garlic and Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the black pepper and salt to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat thoroughly.
- If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- For a richer sauce, you can add 1/4 cup of cream cheese along with the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: creamy, garlic, parmesan, pasta, quick dinner, comfort food