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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

A rich and velvety pasta dish made with simple pantry staples in under fifteen minutes.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Fettuccine or Spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Whisk in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

  6. 6

    Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the sauce, coating every strand.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

kcal

Protein

18

g

Carbs

58

g

Fat

36

g

Fiber

2

g

Sugar

3

g

Sodium

540

mg

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