Creamier Than Spaghetti
Creamier Than Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping each strand of pasta in a rich and velvety sauce. This delightful dish combines high-quality ingredients like fresh cream, Parmesan cheese, and fragrant garlic to create an indulgent yet satisfying meal. Perfect for family dinners or intimate gatherings, this recipe not only promises delicious flavors but also creates warm memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce until fully coated, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Mix in fresh basil before serving with extra Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg