Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
• 4 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz fettuccine pasta (uncooked)
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large skillet or pot, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

3. 3

   Pour in the 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add the 8 oz of uncooked fettuccine pasta to the liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking, for about 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.

6. 6

   Stir in the 0.5 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick while simmering, you can add a splash more chicken broth or water to reach your desired consistency. For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Nutrition per serving

• pasta
• dinner
• main course
• vegetarian
• one-pot
• creamy
• garlic
• comfort food