Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta – Quick & Luxurious Comfort
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta delivers velvety sauce and comforting texture, all prepared in 30 minutes. A quick, crowd‑pleasing meal that turns ordinary pasta into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté & Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Toss in pasta—fettuccine or penne—and cook al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan and whisk in minced garlic. Stir like you’re conducting an orchestra; will your pasta sing?
- Add the heavy cream, reduce heat slightly, and let it simmer for a minute to mingle flavors.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until it melts flawlessly into a thick sauce.
- Drain the pasta, then toss it into the pan, ensuring every strand is coated.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh parsley and a crack of black pepper.