Creamy Garlic Pasta
A rich and creamy garlic pasta dish that's quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.