Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Use gluten-free pasta if you have dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: creamy pasta recipes