Description
A creamy, comforting white spaghetti dish that brings a touch of Italian elegance to your table.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Butter
- Heavy Cream
- Garlic
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant and golden.
- Create your cream sauce: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Add the Parmesan: Gradually stir in the grated parmesan cheese, mixing until it melts and creates a luscious, creamy sauce.
- Season: Taste your sauce and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to your liking.
- Combine with spaghetti: Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet, ensuring each strand is coated in the luxurious sauce. If it’s too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Garnish & serve: Plate the spaghetti, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
This dish is perfect for customization; consider adding vegetables or proteins to enhance your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, comfort food, Italian pasta, easy dinner