Pasta

 

Here’s a simple and delicious pasta recipe you can make in under 30 minutes:

🍝 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients (2 servings)

200g (7 oz) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup pasta cooking water (reserved)

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta

Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

2. Make the sauce

In a large pan, heat olive oil/butter over medium heat.

dd garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes (don’t burn it).

3. Creamy base

Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer.

Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

4. Combine

Add cooked pasta into the sauce.

Add a splash of reserved pasta water until the sauce coats pasta beautifully.

5. Season & serve

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Top with parsley and extra Parmesan.

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👉 For variations, you can add grilled chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, or spinach.

Would you like me to also share a one-pot version (less cleanup) or a restaurant-style version with wine and extra depth of flavor?