Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well-coated; serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg