Creamy Garlic Pasta

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As far as creamy pasta recipes, this is the best I have ever had. Add prawns and/or scallops to make an amazing seafood Alfredo.

Submitted by Celestial
Updated on April 22, 2024
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A bowl of creamy garlic pasta, topped with parmesan cheese
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make creamy garlic pasta

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  2. Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and stir constantly until melted.

    A large pan with minced garlic cooking in oil

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  3. Pour in 3 cups chicken broth; add pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Add more chicken broth if pasta starts to stick to the pan.

    A pan with spaghetti simmering in chicken broth

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  4. Add Parmesan cheese, cream, and parsley and mix until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately.

    A bowl of creamy garlic pasta, topped with parmesan cheese

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

543 Calories
32g Fat
47g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 543
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 1388mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 279mg 21%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 222mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.