A rich and velvety pasta dish perfect for a cozy date night at home, featuring a silky garlic Parmesan sauce that comes together in minutes.

Scale

6 oz fettuccine or linguine

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic minced

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

red pepper flakes optional

fresh parsley for garnish

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

2. In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add garlic, cooking until fragrant for about 1 minute.

3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.

4. Stir in salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

5. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce with tongs, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.

6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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