Description
A comforting, quick dish featuring creamy garlic sauce and Parmesan cheese enveloped around delicious noodles.
Ingredients
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- Noodles (spaghetti, fettuccine, or gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, like parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Boil the Noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Lower heat and add cream, stirring until combined. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese to create a smooth sauce. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine and Serve: Add drained noodles to the sauce, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in fresh herbs if using.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan and seasoning as desired.
Notes
Timing is key; start cooking noodles and sauce simultaneously.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Noodles, Garlic Parmesan, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food, Family Recipe