creamy garlic pasta
This creamy garlic pasta is a rich and flavorful dish that serves as a comforting meal anytime. With a velvety sauce made from garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese, it's sure to satisfy your cravings!
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 colander
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 grater for cheese
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta Can substitute with any pasta of your choice.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste N/A salt
- to taste N/A black pepper
- N/A N/A fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss until the pasta is completely coated in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb some of the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
You can substitute fettuccine with any pasta of your choice.
For a little extra kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.