Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
- Add grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper; stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Adjust garlic and cheese to taste for a richer or milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg