Creamy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti – Easy, Cozy & Delicious
Silky spaghetti coated in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. Comforting, simple, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup reserved pasta water
- Optional: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti until al dente; reserve ¾ cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat; stir in parmesan gradually until smooth.
- Toss in spaghetti and reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh parmesan for best texture.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or spinach for variation.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days and reheat with added liquid.