There’s nothing quite as comforting as twirling a fork through silky pasta coated in a luxurious garlic parmesan cream sauce. This restaurant-quality dish magically comes together in less time than it takes to call for takeout, with a depth of flavor that belies its simple ingredients. The aroma of toasted garlic mingling with white wine and cream will have your family gathered around the kitchen before you can say ‘dinner’s ready!’
Fresh Ingredients
🥘 Ingredients
• 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta,3 tbsp unsalted butter,4 large garlic cloves, minced,1/2 cup dry white wine,1 cup heavy cream,1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese,1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper,1/4 tsp salt,2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley,1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.,While pasta cooks, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.,Pour in white wine and simmer 2 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in cream and bring to gentle simmer.,Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in parmesan until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.,Add drained pasta to sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time if sauce is too thick.,Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
🍽️ Final Result
👨🍳 Chef’s Note
For the creamiest sauce, use freshly grated parmesan and add it off the heat to prevent clumping. The starch in the pasta water is your secret weapon for perfect sauce consistency!
