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easy creamy pasta

Easy Creamy Pasta with Garlic: A Quick 12-Minute Recipe

This easy creamy pasta is a delightful dish that combines rich flavors and quick preparation, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups chicken broth or more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ pound spaghetti
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley

Equipment

  • medium pan
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and stir constantly until melted.
  3. Pour in chicken broth; add pepper and salt. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Add more chicken broth if pasta starts to stick to the pan.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese, cream, and parsley and mix until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a unique spin, consider adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. You can also adjust the cheese according to your taste.

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