Description
A warm bowl of Garlic Parmesan Pasta that is creamy, cheesy, and easy to prepare, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently adding a splash of cream to revive the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg