Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
• 4 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
• 4 Garlic (cloves, minced)
• 2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black Pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

4. 4

   Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Whisk in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.

6. 6

   Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water. Add the pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce.

8. 8

   Toss the pasta to coat thoroughly, adding a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk, though the sauce will be less thick. Always use freshly grated parmesan for the best melting consistency.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• vegetarian
• dinner
• quick-meal
• creamy
• garlic-parmesan