Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Garlic Parmesan Pasta with this easy-to-follow recipe. This dish combines al dente pasta with a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce, making it a perfect choice for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Additional grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, add cream, simmer, and stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat. Adjust consistency with pasta water. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.
- This dish is best served immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
