Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Garlic Parmesan Pasta recipe that’s quick and easy to make. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter and oil, add cream, simmer, then add Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved water if needed.
- Season and Serve: Season with pepper and salt, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
