Easy Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe: Quick Comfort Food ASMR

Name: Easy Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe: Quick Comfort Food ASMR
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 250 grams Short Pasta (such as penne, rotini, or fusilli); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 cup Heavy Cream ((240ml)); 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, plus more for garnish); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

Learn how to make a delicious and creamy garlic pasta in under 15 minutes! This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Enjoy the satisfying ASMR cooking sounds as you prepare this comforting dish.

#Pasta

#Creamy

#Garlic

#Quick Meal

#Easy Recipe

#Comfort Food

#Weeknight Dinner

Pasta Boiling in Pot

Recipe Information

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

18g

Protein

55g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Sizzling Garlic and Butter

Ingredients

Short Pasta
(such as penne, rotini, or fusilli)
250 grams
Garlic
(minced)
4 cloves

Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons
Heavy Cream
((240ml))
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
(grated, plus more for garnish)
1 cup
Fresh Parsley
(chopped, for garnish)
2 tablespoons
Salt
to taste

Black Pepper
to taste

Servings: 2

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

Rich Cream Sauce

Instructions

0/7 completed

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Preview
8m
Preview
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
8m
Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2
While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic cloves finely.
Preview
2m
Preview
While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic cloves finely.
2m
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.

3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Preview
1m
Preview
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
1m
Keep the heat low to prevent garlic from turning bitter.
4
Pour in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
Preview
2m
Preview
Pour in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
2m
Adjust seasoning to your preference.
5
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
Preview
1m
Preview
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
1m
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.

6
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Toss one last time until the cheese is melted and well combined.
Preview
1m
Preview
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Toss one last time until the cheese is melted and well combined.
1m
Serve immediately for the best texture.
7
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy your quick and creamy garlic pasta!
Preview
0m
Preview
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy your quick and creamy garlic pasta!
0m
A light sprinkle of red pepper flakes can add a nice kick.