Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This creamy garlic parmesan pasta is so rich and tasty. It is super easy to make on busy nights. Your whole family will love every single bite.

Prep 5 minutes Cook 15 minutes Total 20 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

How to make it

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Before draining, scoop out half a cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
3. In the same pot or a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until it smells wonderful.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for two minutes.
6. Turn the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until it is melted and smooth.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce feels too thick.
8. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

Tips

Serve this dish right away while it is warm. You can add extra parmesan cheese on top if you want.