Quick Pasta Recipes For Dinner Easy
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Spaghetti or Linguine
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- 1/2 cup reserved Pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add your choice of pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it reaches “al dente” texture. This usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Just before draining, carefully scoop out at least one cup of the starchy pasta water and set it aside.
- While the pasta boils, place a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter until it starts to foam. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk gently. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes until it slightly thickens. Stir in half of the Parmesan cheese until it melts into a velvety sauce.
- Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss the noodles vigorously using tongs to coat them thoroughly. Slowly pour in a splash of the reserved pasta water while continuing to toss; the starch will help the sauce stick to the pasta. Add the remaining Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.
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