Description
A quick and delicious creamy pasta dish ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your taste.
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: 20-Minute Creamy Pasta