Description
30-Minute Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick and indulgent dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Rich, buttery garlic sauce envelops your favorite pasta, making it the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or intimate dinners. In just half an hour, you can impress family and friends with this delightful recipe that promises to satisfy every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then toss in the drained pasta, using reserved pasta water to reach desired creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg