Description
A simple and delicious recipe to satisfy your cravings for creamy garlic pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy garlic sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Pasta