Creamy Pasta
Creamy pasta is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to any meal. With its luscious sauce clinging to tender strands of pasta, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a flavor-packed delight that’s sure to impress family and friends. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of creamy goodness that feels like a warm hug on your plate!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp high-quality olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 89mg