Parmesan Spaghetti: Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe
A rich, creamy spaghetti dish featuring garlic, Parmesan, and a velvety sauce. Comforting, simple, and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Optional: parsley, red pepper flakes, lemon zest
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add spaghetti and toss to coat. Use pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan and optional herbs.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, spinach, or lemon for variation.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to revive sauce.
- Use freshly grated cheese for best results.