Ingredients
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
2 cups water or broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (1–2 mins).
2. Add pasta, water/broth, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
3. Cook pasta until al dente, stirring occasionally.
4. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan.
5. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes until sauce thickens.
6. Serve hot with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth if desired.
Add spinach, chicken, or shrimp for variations.
To reheat, add a splash of cream or milk to loosen sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
