Description
Creamy pasta recipes are the ultimate comfort food, combining rich flavors and velvety textures that create a warm, inviting experience. This quick and easy dish features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for any occasion, whether a family dinner or a romantic date night, this creamy pasta will leave you craving more with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Simmer gently until slightly thickened; mix in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, ensuring it's well coated with the sauce.
- Add fresh herbs (and any additional veggies or proteins if desired), mixing well for another minute.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan sprinkled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg