Ingredients for Basic Cream Sauce Pasta
- 1 pound cooked pasta
- flour
- whole milk
- cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- pepper to taste
- pinch nutmeg (optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
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How to Make Basic Cream Sauce Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth (optional).
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
23g
Carbs
29g