Creamy Pasta
Creamy pasta is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping your favorite noodles in a luxurious sauce that delights the palate. This quick and easy recipe, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, combines rich flavors and delightful textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; add grated Parmesan until melted.
- Toss the drained pasta into the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg