Creamy Pasta Recipe
30 minsEasy2 servingsItalian
Silky fettuccine tossed in a garlicky parmesan cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
Prep 5 mins · Cook 25 mins · Total 30 mins
Ingredients
- Fettuccine – 250 g
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Garlic – 3 cloves
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Parmesan – 1/2 cup
- Parsley – 1 handful
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Equipment: Large pot, Skillet
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cooking mode · Step 1 of 425%
Boil the pasta
Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Boil the pasta
Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Make the sauce
Melt butter, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add cream and simmer 3 minutes.
Combine
Stir in parmesan, add pasta and loosen with pasta water as needed.
Serve
Season, top with parsley and serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
- Add parmesan off the heat to keep the sauce smooth.
Substitutions
- Use milk plus a little flour instead of cream for a lighter sauce.
