creamy garlic pasta
Our wholesome, flavorful, and super easy Creamy Garlic Pasta is brimming with bold garlic flavor.
how to make creamy garlic pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 487kcal
Equipment
- pot
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp flour
- salt & pepper
- 10 oz dry pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a tall pasta pot, add salt generously, and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. It should be simmering.
- After 1-2 minutes, transfer the butter/garlic to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan over medium heat and add the flour.
- Whisk constantly, mixing the flour and butter together, for one minute. Slowly, whisking quickly, add the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook (stirring) until thickened.
- When the pasta is done, mix in the sauce. Add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg