Creamy Garlic Pasta
Creamy Garlic Pasta
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 200 g spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Before draining the pasta, scoop out and reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water. Then, drain the cooked spaghetti.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into the pan with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until it melts completely and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the cooked and drained spaghetti directly into the pan with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss the pasta thoroughly to ensure it is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
If the sauce appears too thick or sticky, gradually add the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to toss, until the desired creamy consistency is achieved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the creamy garlic pasta immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Pasta
- 200 g spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 200 g spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Before draining the pasta, scoop out and reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water. Then, drain the cooked spaghetti.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into the pan with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until it melts completely and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained spaghetti directly into the pan with the creamy garlic sauce. Toss the pasta thoroughly to ensure it is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
If the sauce appears too thick or sticky, gradually add the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to toss, until the desired creamy consistency is achieved.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the creamy garlic pasta immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min