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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish infused with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.

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