Easy Creamy Pasta

Name: Easy Creamy Pasta
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 200 grams Pasta (Any shape like spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne); 1 cup Heavy Cream (About 240ml); 2 cloves Garlic (Minced); 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated); 1 tablespoon Butter; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground); optional Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)

This quick and easy creamy pasta recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal when you're craving something comforting and delicious. Featuring al dente pasta coated in a rich, velvety sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, it comes together in minutes. A simple yet satisfying dish that's sure to become a favorite.

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Pasta being cooked

Recipe Information

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

23m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

22g

Protein

75g

Carbs

38g

Fat

Garlic being sautéed in a pan

Ingredients

Pasta
(Any shape like spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
200 grams
Heavy Cream
(About 240ml)
1 cup
Garlic
(Minced)
2 cloves
Parmesan Cheese
(Freshly grated)
0.5 cup
Butter
1 tablespoon
Salt
to taste
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground)
to taste
Fresh Parsley
(Chopped, for garnish)
optional

Servings: 2

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

Creamy sauce simmering in a pan

Instructions

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Cook your chosen pasta according to the package directions in a pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook your chosen pasta according to the package directions in a pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cooking pasta in well-salted water ensures the pasta itself is flavorful.
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While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
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While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
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Keep the heat medium to low to prevent burning the garlic, which can make it bitter.
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Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly thicken.
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Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly thicken.
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Don't boil the cream too rapidly, as it can curdle. A gentle simmer is perfect.
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Reduce the heat to low, then gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it's fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Reduce the heat to low, then gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it's fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Adding cheese off the direct heat or on very low heat prevents it from clumping. Taste and adjust seasoning as Parmesan can be salty.
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Add the drained cooked pasta directly to the sauce in the skillet. Toss well to coat every strand. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Add the drained cooked pasta directly to the sauce in the skillet. Toss well to coat every strand. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
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The starch in the pasta water helps emulsify and thicken the sauce, making it cling better to the pasta.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Creamy pasta is best enjoyed fresh, as the sauce can thicken considerably upon cooling.