Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner!

Name: Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 250 grams Penne Pasta; 4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated); 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (Can substitute with vegetable broth); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)

Learn how to make a truly delicious and creamy garlic parmesan pasta in under 20 minutes! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering rich flavors and a comforting texture that will satisfy everyone at the table. Follow along for simple steps to create this irresistible dish.

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Close-up of the delicious creamy pasta dish

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

18g

Protein

45g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Served creamy garlic parmesan pasta with parsley garnish

Ingredients

Penne Pasta
250 grams
Garlic
(Minced)
4 cloves

Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Freshly grated)
1 cup
Chicken Broth
(Can substitute with vegetable broth)
1 cup
Salt
to taste

Black Pepper
to taste
Fresh Parsley
(Chopped, for garnish)
2 tablespoons

Servings: 3

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

Overhead shot of the freshly made pasta

Instructions

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Boil a large pot of salted water. Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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Boil a large pot of salted water. Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
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While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
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Keep the heat medium to prevent burning the garlic, which can turn bitter.

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Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low.
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Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low.
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Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Taste the sauce before adding salt, as Parmesan cheese is already salty.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy garlic parmesan pasta!
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy garlic parmesan pasta!
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Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on the side for those who like more.