Spaghetti with Cream Sauce
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of Spaghetti with Cream Sauce, a classic comfort food that’s quick and easy to prepare yet irresistibly elegant. This recipe combines perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce made from unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a luxurious flavor profile. A touch of salt and black pepper adds just the right balance, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley delivers a burst of color and freshness to the dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this simple yet satisfying pasta dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it hot with a side of crusty bread to complete the experience! Keywords: spaghetti recipes, creamy pasta, comfort food recipe, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and add a large pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
While the spaghetti is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring constantly to combine with the butter and garlic.
Add the salt and black pepper to the cream sauce and stir well.
Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce and thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss the spaghetti gently to coat it evenly with the sauce.
If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve the spaghetti hot, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.8 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 3812 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 954 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 237 mg | 5% | |
*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.
