Nutellah_
Culinary Explorer
Get ready for a creamy, garlicky indulgence: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta! This recipe is a comfort food dream, blending tender pasta with a velvety sauce bursting with garlic and Parmesan cheese. It's simple to make and oh-so-satisfying. Let's dive into pasta paradise!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
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248 kB - 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until it is evenly coated with the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.