Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti is rich, silky, and packed with bold garlic flavor. Tossed in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, it’s a simple yet indulgent pasta dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Make sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.
- Add cream: Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add grilled chicken or shrimp. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy spaghetti, garlic parmesan pasta, easy pasta recipe, creamy garlic pasta