Description
Creamy pasta recipes are the ultimate comfort food, offering a rich and velvety experience that warms the heart. Imagine twirling perfectly cooked noodles coated in a luscious sauce, each bite transporting you to an Italian trattoria. This simple yet satisfying dish is perfect for weeknights or special occasions, allowing you to create cherished memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Saut? garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil. Add minced garlic and saut? for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine pasta: Toss drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh herbs before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg