Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a luxurious, comforting dish that wraps you in rich flavors with every twirl of your fork. This quick-to-make recipe features fettuccine or linguine coated in a velvety garlic cream sauce, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this pasta will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream; let simmer before mixing in grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season generously with salt and pepper; mix well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or cherry tomatoes. Substitute regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free options if preferred. To elevate the dish, add cooked chicken or shrimp.