Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this creamy pasta symphony, where silky noodles dance with rich, velvety sauce. Culinary magic unfolds as each forkful promises a delightful escape that will transport you straight to pasta paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, immersing pasta until it reaches tender perfection, typically 8-10 minutes. Carefully extract and preserve one cup of starchy liquid before draining completely.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame, introducing minced garlic and allowing it to dance and release its aromatic essence for approximately two minutes.
- Cascade heavy cream into the skillet, nurturing a gentle simmer. Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring until a velvety, uniform sauce emerges. Modulate the texture using reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Transfer drained pasta directly into the skillet, executing a thorough coating process to ensure each strand becomes luxuriously enrobed in the creamy concoction. Optionally, sprinkle fresh herbs for an elegant herbal whisper.
- Artfully plate the pasta, crowning the dish with an additional snowfall of Parmesan cheese, elevating both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Pasta Water Magic: Save that starchy liquid gold when draining pasta, as it helps create a silkier, more clingy sauce with perfect consistency.
- Garlic Caution: Watch carefully while sautéing to prevent burning, which can turn the flavor bitter and harsh.
- Cheese Selection: Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and smoother melting compared to pre-packaged options.
- Diet-Friendly Swaps: Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter versions, and use gluten-free pasta for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg