Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta: Quick Weeknight Dinner!

Name: Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta: Quick Weeknight Dinner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300 grams Spaghetti (or your favorite pasta); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 cup Heavy Cream (38% fat); 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, plus more for garnish); 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Learn how to make a delicious and easy creamy garlic parmesan pasta in just minutes. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering a rich, savory sauce that coats every strand of pasta. A comforting and satisfying meal for the whole family!

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta in Skillet

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

20g

Protein

60g

Carbs

25g

Fat

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Ingredients

Spaghetti
(or your favorite pasta)
300 grams
Garlic
(minced)
4 cloves

Heavy Cream
(38% fat)
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
(grated, plus more for garnish)
1 cup
Butter
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Salt
(or to taste)
1 teaspoon

Black Pepper
(freshly ground, or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Fresh Parsley
(chopped, for garnish)
2 tablespoons

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta Dish Garnished with Parsley

Instructions

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1
Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Salting the water well adds flavor to the pasta itself.
2
While pasta is cooking, melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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While pasta is cooking, melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Burnt garlic can taste bitter. Keep the heat medium-low.

3
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
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Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
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Continuously stir the sauce to prevent sticking and ensure a smooth consistency.
4
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss well to coat all the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss well to coat all the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Pasta water contains starch, which helps the sauce cling better to the pasta.
5
Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
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For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.