Description
Indulge in this creamy garlic pasta, a comforting dish that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner. With its rich, velvety sauce and aromatic garlic, each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavor. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to impress guests or satisfy a cozy night in, this pasta recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the creamy sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of cream or water.