Description
Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a rich and creamy dish that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. The fragrant blend of fresh garlic and melted parmesan envelops perfectly cooked pasta, turning any dinner into a celebration. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this pasta will impress your family and friends any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add heavy cream, simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg