Easy Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner Idea

Name: Easy Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner Idea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 300 grams Pasta (Any short pasta shape, such as penne or spaghetti); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 cup Heavy Cream (240ml); 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, plus extra for serving); 1 tablespoon Butter; 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1/2 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 pasta in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special meal. This ASMR-style video will guide you through each step with satisfying sounds and visuals.

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Delicious Creamy Garlic Pasta

Recipe Information

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

15g

Protein

50g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Pasta cooking in boiling water

Ingredients

Pasta
(Any short pasta shape, such as penne or spaghetti)
300 grams
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons

Garlic
(Minced)
4 cloves
Heavy Cream
(240ml)
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Grated, plus extra for serving)
1 cup
Butter
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!

Creamy sauce simmering

Instructions

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Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Salting the water adds flavor to the pasta itself.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it.

3
Pour in the heavy cream, add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
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Pour in the heavy cream, add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
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Don't boil the cream too vigorously, as it can separate.
4
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and makes it silkier.
5
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Enjoy this dish best when hot and fresh.