Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Create Cream Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until simmering for about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate Cheese: Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve Hot: Transfer to plates or bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 99mg