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creamy garlic parmesan pasta coated in silky cheese sauce

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta recipe made with garlic, butter, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect as a main dish or a comforting side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • Water for boiling
  • 1 tbsp salt
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. Melt butter and sauté garlic.
  3. Add heavy cream and seasonings.
  4. Stir in parmesan until melted.
  5. Toss cooked pasta with the sauce.
  6. Add pasta water if needed.
  7. Garnish with parsley and parmesan.

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest texture.
  • Keep the sauce over low heat to prevent separation.