Description
Creamy pasta dish that brings comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt and pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently.
- Add Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the creamy sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary needs.
- Substitute heavy cream with cashew cream for a vegan option.
- Add cooked vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, comfort food, easy pasta recipe