Description
Creamy garlic parmesan pasta recipe with rich flavors and a smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously.
- Gradually add parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes for variety.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by varying the amount of cream or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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