Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring a creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pasta
- unsalted butter
- garlic
- heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 100ml of pasta water.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer until combined.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved water to adjust consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat gently on a stove, adding a splash of cream if needed.