Description
A simple pasta dish flavored like garlic bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- If using, toast breadcrumbs separately in a dry pan until golden brown, then sprinkle over the pasta before serving.
Notes
- Use good quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- For a richer taste, substitute half the butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: garlic bread pasta, creamy pasta, easy pasta, garlic sauce, weeknight dinner