15-Minute Creamy Garlic Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
• 3/4 cup (75 g) finely grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water, as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve at least 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds, without browning.

3. 3

   Pour in the cream and bring it to a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Lower the heat. Stir in the parmesan a little at a time until the sauce is smooth.

5. 5

   Add the drained pasta and toss well. Loosen with small splashes of reserved pasta water until the sauce coats the pasta.

6. 6

   Season with black pepper and salt if needed. Serve immediately with parsley or extra parmesan.