There’s something magical about twirling a fork into a bowl of silky, creamy pasta, especially when it’s loaded with garlicky goodness and nutty parmesan. This creamy garlic parmesan pasta is decadent enough for date night but easy enough for a busy weeknight. Just a few simple ingredients transform into a velvety, flavor-packed dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Fresh Ingredients
🥘 Ingredients
• 8 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Reduce heat to low, then stir in parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until smooth.
5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan before serving.
🍽️ Final Result
👨🍳 Chef’s Note
For extra richness, stir in 1/4 cup of cream cheese with the parmesan. Want protein? Add grilled chicken or shrimp!
