Description
This creamy garlic parmesan spaghetti is a simple and delicious pasta dish that brings together the rich flavors of garlic, cream, and parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously to combine with garlic butter. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted completely into the sauce. Season generously with black pepper.
- Add drained spaghetti to the sauce in the skillet and toss well until every noodle is coated.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately while the sauce is creamy and flavorful.
- Feel free to add more garlic or herbs for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg