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Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

A quick and easy creamy garlic parmesan pasta dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Loaded with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound spaghetti
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  • Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This pasta is best served fresh. You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.