20-Minute Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta – Pure Comfort Bliss
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A rich and creamy garlic parmesan pasta dish that’s quick to make and packed with flavor.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best results.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- For extra flavor, top with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg