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This creamy garlic pasta recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting homemade meal worth savoring.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti fresh or dried
  • 1 tbsp Salt for boiling water
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for richness
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken
  • 1 cup Cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup Vegetables like spinach or broccoli

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
  5. Combine the drained spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months.

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