Quick Creamy Garlic Pasta

Name: Quick Creamy Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 grams Pasta (Any short or long pasta will work); 4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, plus more for garnish); 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper; 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)

A super quick and easy recipe for creamy garlic pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish comes together in minutes, featuring tender pasta coated in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

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Pasta Cooking

Recipe Information

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

20g

Protein

60g

Carbs

35g

Fat

Sautéing Garlic

Ingredients

Pasta
(Any short or long pasta will work)
200 grams
Garlic
(Minced)
4 cloves
Butter
2 tablespoons
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Grated, plus more for garnish)
1 cup
Salt
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
1 teaspoon
Fresh Parsley
(Chopped, for garnish)
2 tablespoons

Servings: 2

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

Cream Sauce Simmering

Instructions

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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Use a large pot and plenty of water for even cooking.
2
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic; it can quickly become bitter.
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Pour in heavy cream, add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Pour in heavy cream, add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Keep the heat medium-low to prevent the cream from splitting.
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Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
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Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
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The pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and makes it cling better to the pasta.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
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Fresh herbs add a bright finish to rich sauces.