Creamy Garlic Pasta
A quick and delicious creamy garlic pasta recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients, this pasta dish is rich, flavorful, and satisfying.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 0.25 cup pasta water reserved
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 0.25 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
This creamy garlic pasta can be customized with your favorite protein like grilled chicken or shrimp. For a vegetarian option, add some sautéed mushrooms or spinach.