Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This creamy garlic parmesan pasta is a comforting dish that combines al dente pasta with a rich and flavorful garlic sauce. Topped with freshly grated parmesan and herbs, it makes for a delightful meal any night of the week.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include salt, fresh parsley, heavy cream, parmesan cheese.
• Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 300 g spaghetti

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the grated parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and smooth.
5. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, then add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 16 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Carbohydrates: 52 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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