Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta by Cristiiicarrillo

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) fettuccine or linguine pasta
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Whisk in the grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
6. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water, and add the noodles directly to the skillet.
7. Toss the pasta in the sauce for 1-2 minutes, adding reserved water if needed to adjust consistency, then season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.