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Garlic Pasta – Quick & Easy

Garlic Pasta – Quick & Easy for a Cozy Dinner Delight

Garlic Pasta – Quick & Easy is a comforting dish made in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta Fettuccine or spaghetti works best.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cream Use half broth for a lighter option.
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated enhances flavors.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with butter.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, then sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  3. Stir in cream and allow it to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently in the creamy sauce.
  5. Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Plate the pasta and garnish with additional Parmesan and pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use freshly minced garlic for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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