Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, creating a luxurious sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for your preference.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat every strand in the creamy goodness.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the sauce in advance and warming it up while cooking the pasta. Can substitute heavy cream with whole milk mixed with flour for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg