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Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe

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This creamy garlic pasta recipe combines the rich flavors of garlic, Parmesan, and cream in a comforting and easy-to-make dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, the pasta is cooked directly in chicken broth to infuse every bite with savory goodness, then finished with butter and fresh parsley for a luscious, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ pound spaghetti
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to have them ready before cooking. Mince the garlic cloves finely to ensure an even garlic flavor throughout the pasta.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir continuously until it’s fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes, taking care not to burn it. Then add 2 tablespoons of butter and stir constantly until melted and combined with the garlic.
  3. Cook Pasta in Broth: Pour 3 cups of chicken broth into the pan with the garlic butter. Season with ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add ½ pound of spaghetti. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but still firm to the bite, approximately 12 minutes. If the pasta starts to stick, add more chicken broth as needed to keep it moist and prevent sticking.
  4. Finish with Cream and Cheese: Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pan from heat. Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, ¾ cup of heavy cream, and 1 ½ tablespoons of dried parsley until everything is thoroughly combined and the sauce is creamy.
  5. Serve: Serve the creamy garlic pasta immediately while hot, garnished with extra parsley or Parmesan if desired for an added touch of flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, avoid pre-minced garlic if possible.
  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Add some crushed red pepper flakes while sautéing garlic for a spicy kick.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less creamy.
  • Reserve a small amount of pasta cooking liquid before draining if you want to thin the sauce later.

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