Description
A creamy, comforting pasta made with butter, fresh garlic, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, ready in just 20 minutes. This cozy dish is rich, silky, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry pasta, such as fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a deep skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Gradually stir in the grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest texture and best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
- Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of cream or water to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: lazy cheesy garlic pasta, creamy garlic pasta, quick pasta dinner, easy vegetarian pasta, parmesan garlic pasta