A quick and comforting Creamy Garlic Pasta made with simple pantry ingredients and rich garlic flavor.
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Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 6–8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook gently until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Lower heat and pour in heavy cream. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add pasta to the sauce and toss well. Loosen with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot and garnish with herbs or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and gently cook it to avoid bitterness. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 10mg