4.9 from 72 votes
Creamy Garlic Pasta
This easy creamy garlic pasta recipe is fast, simple, and delicious! The sauce is ready within the time it takes to boil the pasta, and it's made with everyday ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 481 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta I used linguine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley optional, to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
- When the pasta isn't far from being cooked, it's time to start the sauce. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and let the roux cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the garlic and chicken broth and let it simmer for about a minute.
- Stir/whisk in the cream and let the sauce cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's thickened to your liking.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce until well coated (add a little pasta water if you wish to thin the sauce a bit). Serve immediately with parsley and extra parm if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
201mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1035IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1035IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.