20-Minute Creamy Garlic Pasta – Irresistibly Easy Food
A simple and creamy garlic pasta dish with rich flavor and minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (30g) butter
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp (3g) chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust cream thickness by adding pasta water if needed.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 95mg