Description
If you’re craving a rich, silky bowl of comfort, *Creamier Than Spaghetti* delivers exactly that. This easy recipe brings traditional spaghetti into indulgent territory with a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce that clings to every strand. Perfect as a quick dinner, cozy lunch, or side dish to grilled mains. It’s one of those go-to creamy pasta dishes that fits into your collection of easy recipes, quick weeknight meals, or family-favorite dinner ideas.
Ingredients
400g spaghetti
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, finely grated
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Pour in heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, whisking until smooth.
4. Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water until the sauce clings to the noodles.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine and garnish with parsley if using.
6. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce—pre-shredded versions may result in a grainy texture.
If the sauce gets too thick when reheating, simply add a splash of milk or cream to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy spaghetti, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food, garlic parmesan pasta