Description
Creamy Garlic Pasta is a comforting one-pan dish where spaghetti is simmered in seasoned broth, then finished with Parmesan, cream, and parsley for a silky, flavorful sauce. Quick to make and easily customizable.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
- Add the butter and stir until fully melted.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add the salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender but still firm. Add extra broth if the pasta begins to stick.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and dried parsley until the sauce becomes smooth and coats the pasta evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add prawns, scallops, or mushrooms for variation.
- Substitute vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- Use fresh parsley instead of dried if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to maintain consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
