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Creamy Pasta

Easy Homemade Creamy Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish with a silky cream sauce and savory parmesan flavor. Perfect for quick dinners, family meals, or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta Base
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
  • Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Topping
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • Optional red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add heavy cream and milk, letting the sauce gently simmer.
  4. Stir in parmesan cheese and seasonings until the sauce becomes smooth.
  5. Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Add pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Fresh parmesan improves flavor and texture.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Add grilled chicken or vegetables for variety.