No Brainer Garlic Cheese Pasta
Creamy, garlicky, and irresistibly cheesy, this No Brainer Garlic Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that's ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or indulgent weekend dinners, this quick and easy pasta dish combines tender spaghetti with a rich and velvety Parmesan cheese sauce. Infused with the bold flavor of sautéed garlic and finished with a touch of fresh parsley for a pop of color, this crowd-pleaser is as simple as it is satisfying. Customize the sauce’s consistency with reserved pasta water for that perfect creamy finish and make every bite a delight. Whether you're cooking for family or entertaining guests, this hassle-free recipe is guaranteed to impress. Perfect keywords: easy garlic cheese pasta recipe, creamy Parmesan pasta, quick dinner ideas, 20-minute pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Spaghetti (or your choice of pasta)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cups of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine and let it warm through for about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly to melt and incorporate into a creamy sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little bit at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the cheese sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.8 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.6 g | 503% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 484 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 4497 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 71.9 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1385 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 6% | |
*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.
