Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

• 250 g Pasta (e.g., linguine or spaghetti)
• 2 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
• 3 Garlic (cloves, finely minced)
• 250 ml Heavy cream (or cooking cream)
• 100 g Parmesan (freshly grated)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.

3. 3

   While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

5. 5

   Pour the heavy cream into the skillet while stirring and bring to a gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Season with salt and plenty of black pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of the pasta water.

9. 9

   Add the pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce and toss well to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For an even more intense flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end. Be sure to stir in the Parmesan over low heat to prevent the sauce from curdling.

Nutrition per serving

• Main Course
• Pasta
• Vegetarian
• Quick Dinner
• Creamy
• Garlic