Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish infused with garlic, parmesan cheese, and a hint of spice from red chili flakes, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 500 grams of spaghetti or pasta of your choice
- 4 - 6 cloves garlic - minced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 250 grams cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes - adjust to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the chicken stock to the saucepan and bring it to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese and milk until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, black pepper, red chili flakes, and salt to taste.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the saucepan with the garlic sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
- Continue to cook for another minute or until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the pasta.
- Remove the garlic parmesan pasta from the heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese. Transfer it to a serving dish.
- Garnish with extra grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
- Serve hot as a delicious main dish or side dish.
Notes
- Make sure the water is boiling when the pasta is added
- Cook your pasta according to the packet instructions.
- I use a block of high-quality parmesan cheese and grate it myself. I find that it tastes much better compared to store-bought shredded parmesan.
- If the sauce is too thick, add milk to loosen it as required.
- Remove the pasta from the heat before adding your parmesan cheese. If the base is too hot, the dairy will separate, and you'll have a grainy consistency instead of a creamy one.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed and personalised calculations.