Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring a rich and creamy garlic parmesan sauce that elevates the simplest ingredients into a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, add your pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a deep skillet, melt your butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Lower the heat and let it bubble gently for a couple of minutes to thicken.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle in your grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts into a cohesive sauce.
- Combine Pasta with Sauce: Toss your drained pasta into the sauce, ensuring every strand is coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve Immediately: Plate your pasta beautifully, giving it an extra sprinkle of Parmesan on top.
Notes
Consider adding sautéed spinach or grilled shrimp for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic, creamy, Parmesan, Italian