Description
A simple and delicious creamy garlic parmesan pasta dish that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan pasta, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner