Spaghetti with Cream Sauce

Creamy, comforting, and irresistibly indulgent, this Spaghetti with Cream Sauce is a quick and easy pasta recipe that brings gourmet flavors to your table in just 30 minutes! Featuring al dente spaghetti coated in a velvety sauce made with butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is elevated with the subtle aroma of sautéed garlic and a touch of freshly cracked black pepper. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and an extra dusting of Parmesan complete the dish, adding vibrant color and a burst of flavor. Serve it with crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: creamy spaghetti recipe, Parmesan cream sauce, quick pasta dinner, easy Italian recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams spaghetti
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and add a large pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 3

While the spaghetti is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring constantly to combine with the butter and garlic.

Step 6

Add the salt and black pepper to the cream sauce and stir well.

Step 7

Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce and thicken, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.

Step 9

Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss the spaghetti gently to coat it evenly with the sauce.

Step 10

If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.

Step 11

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 12

Serve the spaghetti hot, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(790.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2171.3

Total Fat 155.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 444mg	0%
Sodium 3811.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 3.8g
Protein 56.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 953.5mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 236.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.8%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 23.7%