Description
Easy Creamy Pasta is a comforting dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, velvety sauce. This indulgent recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. With its delightful blend of flavors and creamy texture, it transforms an ordinary meal into a culinary delight that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and simmer until bubbles form around the edges. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine: Add drained pasta into the skillet and toss until well-coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish: Top with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg