No Brainer Garlic Cheese Pasta

Creamy, garlicky, and irresistibly cheesy, this No Brainer Garlic Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that's ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or indulgent weekend dinners, this quick and easy pasta dish combines tender spaghetti with a rich and velvety Parmesan cheese sauce. Infused with the bold flavor of sautéed garlic and finished with a touch of fresh parsley for a pop of color, this crowd-pleaser is as simple as it is satisfying. Customize the sauce’s consistency with reserved pasta water for that perfect creamy finish and make every bite a delight. Whether you're cooking for family or entertaining guests, this hassle-free recipe is guaranteed to impress. Perfect keywords: easy garlic cheese pasta recipe, creamy Parmesan pasta, quick dinner ideas, 20-minute pasta recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Spaghetti (or your choice of pasta)
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Pasta water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cups of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine and let it warm through for about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly to melt and incorporate into a creamy sauce.

Step 7

Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 8

If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little bit at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.

Step 9

Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the cheese sauce.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	948.7 grams (948.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2330

Total Fat 167.80g	215%
Saturated Fat 100.60g	503%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 484mg	161%
Sodium 4497mg	196%
Total Carbohydrate 125.00g	45%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 2.40g
Protein 71.90g	144%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1385mg	107%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 278mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 21.8%