Garlic Cream Pasta – Fast, Cozy & Delicious
A quick and creamy garlic pasta made with fresh garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan, and your favorite pasta. Rich, simple, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾–1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Reserved pasta water
- Optional: parsley, red pepper flakes, lemon zest
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan and seasonings.
- Toss in cooked pasta, adding pasta water as needed to thin sauce.
- Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Make it vegan with cashew cream and dairy-free cheese.
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.
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