Hearty Homemade Comfort Food Recipes

Hearty Homemade Comfort Food Recipes

Deliciously creamy garlic parmesan pasta, a perfect comfort food that can be on your table in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 557

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Pasta of choice Spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne.
1 teaspoon Salt For boiling water.

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce.
3-4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
1 cup Heavy cream The star ingredient.
1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for best flavor.
to taste Black pepper Freshly cracked.

For Optional Add-Ins

1 cup Vegetables Spinach, cherry tomatoes, or broccoli.
1 cup Protein Chicken, shrimp, or diced tofu.

Equipment

large pot
large skillet
measuring cups
measuring spoons
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Reduce heat and whisk in grated parmesan cheese until melted, season with black pepper, and add reserved pasta water if needed.
Add drained pasta to skillet and toss to coat. If using veggies, add them now to heat through.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 557kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Overcooking pasta makes it mushy; ensure a perfect al dente texture for the best experience.

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