Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this easy-to-make Creamy Spaghetti, a comforting and flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil. Add red pepper flakes, then simmer heavy cream with Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Enhance richness with a tablespoon of butter.
- Customize with chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms.
- Opt for fresh Parmesan for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
