Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti: 400 grams (about 14 oz)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan cheese: 1 cup, grated
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Experiment with optional ingredients like spinach or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Italian Cuisine