Description
This Creamy Garlic Pasta recipe is a simple yet indulgent dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner at home. The creamy sauce is rich with garlic and parmesan flavor, coating each strand of pasta perfectly.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (linguine recommended)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook the roux for about 2 minutes. Add garlic and chicken broth, simmer for a minute. Whisk in cream and cook until thickened. Stir in parmesan, season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Drain pasta and toss with the sauce until well coated. Add pasta water if needed to adjust consistency. Serve with parsley and extra parmesan.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
