Description
Creamy Garlic Pasta is an easy and satisfying dish that combines pasta, garlic, and a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- Pasta
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by boiling water in a large pot. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a large pan, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic to the pan. Sauté it until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to combine the garlic and cream well.
- Stir in parmesan: Once the cream is simmering, add grated parmesan cheese. Stir it in and let it melt into the sauce. Season it with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce in the pan. Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated with the creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Finally, garnish your dish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve it hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning and add vegetables or protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg