Description
A comforting and indulgent dish of spaghetti tossed in a creamy garlic sauce with Parmesan, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Fill a large pot with water, add a generous amount of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, allowing it to foam slightly.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the cheese: Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan, along with salt and black pepper, letting the cheese melt completely.
- Combine with spaghetti: Toss the cooked spaghetti into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand gets coated.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the spaghetti onto plates, finishing with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a heartier dish, consider adding sautéed vegetables or proteins. Remember to adjust cooking times if using alternative pasta shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg