Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and stir well.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes or cooked chicken.
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg