Easy garlic cheese pasta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Course
Main Course, Others
Easy garlic cheese pasta
Description
The recipe begins with melting butter and frying crushed garlic until aromatic, then whisking in flour to create a roux. Milk and cream are slowly added to form a smooth, simmered sauce. Turning off the heat before adding cheese and fresh parsley prevents the cheese from overcooking while melting it evenly. A squeeze of lemon juice adds subtle acidity to balance the richness. The cooked pasta is folded into the sauce with reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
This pasta offers a well-rounded, creamy texture from combining multiple cheeses and cream, while the garlic and parsley provide fresh and savory notes. The sauce clings well to the pasta, ensuring each bite is flavorful. It serves well immediately to maintain its creamy quality.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 flour heaped tablespoon
- 1-1½ cups milk
- ½ cup cream alternatively use all milk
- 2 cups cheese I used 1 cup mature cheddar and ½ cup each of mozzarella and Parmesan, grated, of your choice
- parsley chopped, fresh; handful
- lemon juice fresh, squeeze of
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 500 g pasta cooked (reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, of your choice
Instructions
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large, deep frying pan.
- Add the garlic and fry until fragrant then add the flour. Whisk in the milk until a smooth sauce forms then add the cream (if using). Turn down the heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat off then add the cheese, parsley, lemon and season to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and a little of the cooking water, stirring to coat the pasta. Add more pasta water if necessary.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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