Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well to coat every strand with the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 85mg