Garlic and Cheese Pasta
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Garlic and Cheese Pasta, a simple yet luxurious dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines al dente pasta—choose spaghetti or fettuccine—with a luscious sauce made from sautéed garlic, rich butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The result is an irresistibly silky pasta dish, lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper and elevated with optional fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy garlic Parmesan pasta recipe is a must-try for any cheese and garlic lover. Serve it as a comforting main course or an elegant side dish to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 large Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 cups Pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and then drain the rest.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Let the cream simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to loosen it, adding a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Garnish the pasta with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.8 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.1 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 3602 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 73.1 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1402 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
