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Quick Creamy Garlic Pasta

A quick and creamy garlic pasta made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

This creamy garlic pasta is designed for busy nights when you want something satisfying without spending a long time in the kitchen.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

What You'll Need

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti or other pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make It

Instructions

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.

Cook the garlic

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Make the sauce

Add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the Parmesan

Reduce the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

Combine

Add the drained pasta and toss until coated. Add a small amount of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs to be loosened.

Serve

Top with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

MealsAll Tip

Make this meal work for you

Serve this recipe with simple sides you already have at home. MealsAll is designed around practical meal solutions, so feel free to adjust the recipe based on your ingredients, budget, and available time.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information

Approximate nutrition information per serving.

520 Calories
17g Protein
57g Carbohydrates
27g Fat
3g Fiber

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