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Creamy Garlic Pasta Dinner

A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender noodles tossed in a silky garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners, quick weeknight meals, or crowd-pleasing gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • Creamy Filling / Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Topping
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • Extra Parmesan cheese
  • Chili flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Base
  2. 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  3. 1 tablespoon salt
  4. Creamy Filling / Sauce
  5. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  6. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  7. 3 garlic cloves, minced
  8. 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  9. 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  10. ½ teaspoon salt
  11. ½ teaspoon black pepper
  12. ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  13. Topping
  14. ¼ cup chopped parsley
  15. Extra Parmesan cheese
  16. Chili flakes (optional)

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
  • Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture.