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Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe

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This Creamy Garlic Pasta recipe serves up a luscious, velvety sauce made with butter, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, tossed perfectly with al dente linguine. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a comforting and flavorful meal that’s simple to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or a quick dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta (linguine recommended)

Sauce

  • 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 and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil a generously salted pot of water and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Make Roux: While pasta is nearly done, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes to form a roux without browning it.
  3. Add Garlic and Broth: Stir in the minced garlic and chicken broth, letting the mixture simmer for about one minute to meld the flavors.
  4. Incorporate Cream: Whisk in the heavy cream and cook for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Add Cheese and Season: Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Drain the pasta and toss it with the creamy sauce until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta cooking water to loosen it. Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley and additional parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and smooth melting.
  • Adjust garlic quantity to your taste for more or less pungency.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • If sauce becomes too thick, adding reserved pasta water is a great way to thin it while keeping the flavor intact.
  • Consume immediately as the sauce thickens and firms up upon cooling.

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