Description
A comforting dish featuring pasta in a rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with a plant-based alternative and use a vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic, Parmesan, creamy, comfort food, quick meal