Description
A simple and delicious creamy garlic parmesan spaghetti recipe that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (or any pasta of choice)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized by adding vegetables or proteins of your choice.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg