Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Garlic Parmesan Pasta recipe. With a rich sauce made from butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and cream, this dish is a flavorful delight that comes together in no time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Pasta:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta per package instructions, reserve pasta water.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, add cream, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Combine Ingredients: Simmer sauce, add cooked pasta, Parmesan, toss, adding pasta water as needed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms.
- Also delicious with fettuccine or linguine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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