Creamy Pasta
Creamy pasta dishes are the epitome of comfort food, offering a delightful blend of rich flavors and satisfying textures. This quick and easy creamy pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or hosting friends. With luscious fettuccine coated in a velvety garlic-infused sauce, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds. Add your favorite seasonal veggies or proteins to customize it. Get ready to twirl your fork and savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously, and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg