Creamy Garlic Pasta 🍝
This creamy garlic pasta is rich, indulgent, and incredibly easy to prepare! Perfect for a comforting dinner, it pairs beautifully with a side of roasted vegetables or a crisp salad.
🛒 Ingredients:
🍝 Fettuccine or spaghetti: 300g
🧈 Butter: 2 tbsp
🧄 Garlic cloves: 4, minced
🥛 Double cream: 250ml
🧀 Grated Parmesan cheese: 50g (plus extra for garnish)
🧂 Salt: To taste
🖤 Black pepper: To taste
🌿 Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped (optional)
🍴 Method:
1. Cook the Pasta:
🔥 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the packet instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Make the Garlic Butter:
🧈 In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
3. Add the Cream:
🥛 Stir in the double cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Melt the Parmesan:
🧀 Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan until it melts into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Combine with Pasta:
🍝 Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
6. Serve and Garnish:
🌿 Transfer to serving plates, garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, and serve immediately.
📋 Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 20 minutes
🍴 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: ~400 per serving
This creamy garlic pasta is simple, decadent, and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy! 😊