Decadent Garlic Cream Pasta
This creamy garlic pasta is both simple and deeply satisfying. The luscious, velvety sauce, infused with the fragrant taste of garlic, perfectly coats every strand of pasta. It’s a quick, effortless meal that works beautifully any night of the week.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti or your favorite pasta | 300g (10 oz) |
| Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed | 6–8 |
| Butter | 2 tbsp |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Heavy cream | 1 ½ cups |
| Parmesan cheese, grated | ½ cup |
| Ground black pepper | ¼ tsp |
| Salt | To taste |
| Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional) | – |
| Red pepper flakes (optional) | – |
Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook according to the package directions.
- Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Sauté the Garlic
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
- Add garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
3. Add the Cream
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
4. Mix in Cheese and Seasoning
- Stir in grated Parmesan until fully melted.
- Season with black pepper and salt.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
5. Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
6. Serve
- Plate immediately and garnish with fresh herbs or red pepper flakes, if desired.
