Description
A simple and delicious creamy garlic pasta recipe that’s ready in minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy garlic pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta