Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This creamy garlic parmesan pasta is a rich, restaurant-style Italian dish made with butter, fresh garlic, and heavy cream. A silky parmesan sauce coats tender fettuccine for a quick and elegant meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Pasta
- 300 g fettuccine
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add grated Parmesan gradually while stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss cooked pasta in the sauce.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency. Serve immediately garnished with parsley.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor. Avoid boiling the sauce to prevent separation.