Lazy Girl Creamy Pasta
A quick and easy dish that offers creamy, cheesy goodness with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in melted butter over medium heat for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously until it comes to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the creamy sauce, tossing until evenly coated.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting half of the cream with low-fat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 100mg