Creamy Garlic Pasta
Indulge in a velvety blend of garlic-infused cream sauce paired perfectly with tagliatelle pasta. This dish combines the richness of parmesan cheese and double cream with the robust flavor of garlic, creating a luxurious meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g tagliatelle (or any long pasta)
- 20g salted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 150ml chicken stock
- 200ml double cream
- 85g parmesan, grated
- 20g flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tagliatelle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and aromatic.
- Stir in the plain flour, then gradually whisk in the chicken stock to create a smooth sauce.
- Pour in the double cream and most of the grated parmesan, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. If needed, add pasta water gradually to achieve a thick, glossy sauce consistency.
- Serve the creamy garlic pasta hot, garnished with chopped flat-leaf parsley and the remaining grated parmesan.
Nutrition
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg