Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Name: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 300 g fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti; 30 g butter; 15 g garlic, minced; 300 g heavy cream; 100 g finely grated Parmesan cheese; 3 g salt, plus more for pasta water; 1 g black pepper; 60 g reserved pasta cooking water, as needed; 10 g chopped parsley, optional

Silky garlic Parmesan pasta with a rich cream sauce that comes together while the pasta cooks.

By Simple Table Recipes · August 7, 2026

A bowl of creamy garlic Parmesan pasta with black pepper and parsley

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 25 min
Makes: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

300 g fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti
30 g butter
15 g garlic, minced
300 g heavy cream
100 g finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 g salt, plus more for pasta water
1 g black pepper
60 g reserved pasta cooking water, as needed
10 g chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

Step 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve at least 120 g of the cooking water, then drain.
Step 2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Step 3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant without browning.
Step 4. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 minutes.
Step 5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan a little at a time until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6. Add the drained pasta and toss until coated. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
Step 7. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.