5 Minute Comfort Food
Indulge in the ultimate quick and creamy indulgence with our '5 Minute Comfort Food' recipe – the perfect solution for busy days when you need a satisfying meal in a flash. This one-serving dish features al dente spaghetti coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, delivering a luxurious flavor profile in just minutes. With only a handful of pantry staples like pasta, butter, and garlic, this recipe is as simple as it is comforting. Optional parsley garnish adds a touch of freshness, while a splash of reserved pasta water ensures the perfect sauce consistency. Ready in just 5 minutes and packed with cozy flavors, this dish is a game-changer for lovers of quick comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 90 grams spaghetti or any quick-cooking pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups water (for boiling pasta)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Cook the pasta for 3–4 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant and lightly golden.
Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Transfer the noodles to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.8 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3126 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 78 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
