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Creamy garlic butter pasta in a white ceramic bowl with Parmesan sauce, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper
Anita Cloete

Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta

Rich and comforting creamy garlic butter pasta made in minutes with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  4. Toss in cooked pasta, adding pasta water if needed. Season and garnish with parsley.