Description

A rich and flavorful pasta dish made with garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a cozy date night at home.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt, to taste

black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

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

2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently and seasoning with salt and pepper.

4. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy, thinning with reserved pasta water if needed.

5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with sauce.

6. Divide pasta between two plates and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2

Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic parmesan pasta, fancy dinner recipes, date night dinner, comfort pasta dish, easy romantic dinner, couples dinner, restaurant style pasta