Creamy Garlic Pasta
Comforting and indulgent, this creamy garlic pasta features tender noodles tossed in a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce. On the table in just 30 minutes and easy to customize for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden, stirring frequently so it does not burn.
- Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and stir for 1 minute to form a light roux.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 4 to 5 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 13gFat: 35gSodium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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