Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce, a luxurious dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender fettuccine or linguine coated in a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce, this recipe combines the richness of heavy cream and butter with the irresistible aroma of sautéed garlic. A touch of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. Simple to prepare yet incredibly satisfying, this dish is a must-try for pasta lovers seeking the perfect balance of creamy, garlicky goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, bring it to a boil, and add a generous pinch of salt. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and garlic, stirring constantly to create a roux. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, making sure there are no lumps. Increase the heat slightly and cook, stirring often, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add the salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding small amounts of reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.6 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.8 g | 509% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 2822 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.7 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1559 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1035 mg | 22% | |
*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.
