Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Buttery garlic and a snowfall of parmesan turn pantry staples into a 20-minute dinner win.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- fresh parsley
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Boil the spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat and cook the minced garlic until fragrant and just golden, 2 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Off the heat, whisk in the parmesan until smooth, then toss in the pasta, adding splashes of pasta water until the sauce coats every strand.
- 5
Season with the salt and pepper, shower with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
