Creamy Garlic Pasta

If you love comfort food, you will definitely love this creamy garlic pasta! This recipe is fast, simple, and delicious! This easy pasta recipe can be on your table in about 15 minutes!

This is the easiest and creamiest pasta that gets cooked right in the pan! It’s made with basic ingredients such as butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese and it will surely become your go-to recipe for quick and easy meals.

This Creamy Garlic Pasta is great on its own but could be even heartier if you add chicken or another favorite meat.

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Why I Love Creamy Garlic Pasta

• Short cook time
• Inexpensive meal
• Fantastic taste
• Highly customizable

How Do You Keep Pasta Creamy?

If your pasta isn’t creamy enough, you can add a few tablespoons of pasta water and mix it in. A few tablespoons should be enough to keep it creamy. 

Why Isn’t My Pasta Sauce Creamy?

If your sauce isn’t creamy, it probably doesn’t have enough water in it. You can remedy that issue by adding a bit of starchy water to the mixture. 

Is Milk or Heavy Cream Better for Pasta?

Whether to use milk or cream is up to the cook. Cream is thicker and will give you more substance and a creamier taste. Milk is thinner and may change the flavor slightly. 

How Do You Serve Creamy Garlic Pasta?

It’s best to serve creamy garlic pasta the moment it finishes cooking. Many people also serve Italian bread, garlic bread, or wrapped asparagus with the meal. 

Creamy Garlic Pasta Cooking Tips:

• Cook the garlic cloves in olive oil first to make them soft and add flavor.
• Do not rinse your pasta because the starch helps it cling. 
• Serve the dish immediately for the best taste. 

Variations of Creamy Garlic Pasta:

• Add spinach or cut broccoli.
• Mix in some chopped chicken or turkey.
• Add sliced mushrooms or onions.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 4 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ½ pound Spaghetti
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
• ¾ cup Heavy Cream
• 1 ½ tsp Parsley (Dried)

How to make Creamy Garlic Pasta:

Step 1: Place on the stove a medium pan and turn the heat to medium. Add olive oil, garlic and stir for 1 minute. Make sure not to burn the garlic.

Step 2: Add butter and stir until melted.

Step 3: Add the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring it to a boil.

Step 4: Add in the spaghetti. Stir constantly to introduce all the pasta in the broth without breaking it.

 Cook for around 12 minutes and check the consistency of the pasta. Cook until al dente while stirring from time to time.

Step 5: Once the spaghetti is ready, add in the cream, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Make sure to stir until well combined.

Step 6: Make sure to stir until well combined. Serve right away and enjoy it with a piece of bread!

Enjoy!

Creamy Garlic Pasta

4.91 from 10 votes

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Ingredients 

• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ½ pound Spaghetti
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
• ¾ cup Heavy Cream
• 1 ½ tsp Parsley, Dried

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Instructions

• Place on the stove a medium pan and turn the heat to medium. Add olive oil, garlic and stir for 1 minute. Make sure not to burn the garlic.
• Add butter and stir until melted.
• Add the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring it to a boil.
• Add in the spaghetti. Stir constantly to introduce all the pasta in the broth without breaking it.
• Cook for around 12 minutes and check the consistency of the pasta. Cook until al dente while stirring from time to time.
• Once the spaghetti is ready, add in the cream, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Make sure to stir until well combined.
• Make sure to stir until well combined. Serve right away and enjoy it with a piece of bread!
• Enjoy!

Author: Laura

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How Do You Store Creamy Garlic Pasta?

The best way to store creamy garlic pasta is to use air-tight Tupperware. Using these containers will preserve moisture. Putting plastic wrap over a bowl is the next best option. 

How Do You Reheat Creamy Garlic Pasta?

The stovetop method is the most effective way to reheat pasta and preserve its taste. Heating it in a pan with hot milk will give you the needed moisture. Try to avoid using the microwave, as it will dry the pasta. However, you can use the option if you’re in a hurry. 

How Long Does Creamy Garlic Pasta Last in the Fridge?

Pasta in an air-tight container can stay suitable for up to five days. You should not serve it if it stays in the fridge any longer than that. 

Can I Make Ahead Creamy Garlic Pasta?

Pasta is at its best when you serve it from the stove. However, you could make it a day or two before you intend to eat it. Remember to place it in an air-tight container and serve it immediately after you reheat it. 

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