Description
Enjoy the rich and creamy flavors of this Garlic Pasta, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Made with simple ingredients like spaghetti, garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese, this dish is as delightful as it is easy. Ideal for busy weeknights or any occasion where comfort food is a must!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup butter (unsalted)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- ½ cup white wine (such as sauvignon blanc)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and butter, melting over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Incorporate the reserved ½ cup of pasta water and stir. Simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Stir the grated parmesan cheese into the sauce until melted.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and toss well to coat each strand.
- Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
For a spicy kick, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 34g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg