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15 minute rich and creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe packed with loads of tangy Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, and the best ever homemade Parmesan sauce made with heavy cream and broth. An easy weeknight dinner that goes great with chicken, veggies, fish, and more!
Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy 15-minute Pasta Dinner: Boil pasta, make the sauce and combine, that’s it!
- From Scratch Sauce: Nothing beats this rich and creamy homemade sauce. It’s so much better than store-bought!
- Incredible Flavor: Bursting with butter, garlic and tangy Parmesan cheese, this dish goes well with creamy garlic parmesan chicken and air fryer chicken parmesan.
Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Pastas used to be one of the dinners I was most afraid to make. I felt like people hyped it too much and gave perhaps too many sweaty-palms-inducing “tips.” But today I’m gonna help you (and past me) feel at ease and totally comfortable making this Creamy Parmesan Pasta.
With simple and easy pointers, a fuss-free, from-scratch homemade sauce, and a quick and easy recipe that you can easily add any protein or veggies to, you’ll be making the most delicious creamy parmesan cheese pasta like a friggin pasta chef (is there such a thing?). Enjoy!!
Creamy Parmesan Pasta Recipe Ingredients
- Pasta: pick your favorite: ziti, angel hair, fettuccine, etc
- Olive oil: use good quality extra virgin olive oil
- Butter: use unsalted so you can customize this with the exact amount of saltiness you like
- Garlic: freshly mince garlic or use prepared minced garlic to save time
- All-purpose flour
- Seasonings: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper
- Heavy cream & chicken broth: we’ll use both to create a base that’s creamy and flavorful. Can also use vegetable broth.
- Parmesan: the star of the show! With 3/4 cup, we’ll make sure the garlic parmesan pasta sauce is tangy and cheesy without being too thick.
How to Make Parmesan Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
- Make Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Pasta: In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter, then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Reduce heat and whisk in flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper until a thick paste forms.
- Increase heat, then whisk in heavy cream and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and stir in Parmesan until melted. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in pasta and thin out sauce as needed with reserved pasta water. Enjoy parmesan cheese pasta!
Serving Suggestions
- Chicken: pan seared chicken, creamy mushroom chicken
- Seafood: gochujang salmon, garlic butter shrimp, honey mustard salmon
- Sides: garlic toast, Italian pasta salad, mashed potatoes, and parmesan roasted potatoes
- Salads: tortellini pasta salad, pear salad
- Veggies: steamed broccoli, maple Brussels sprouts
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Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta – ziti, penne, spaghetti, etc.
- Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced, to taste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Parsley, minced for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot with salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain and drizzle with a few dashes of oil and toss to coat to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, stirring until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper until a thick paste forms.
- Increase heat to medium high, gradually whisking in heavy cream and broth until smooth. Bring to a low simmer, cooking until sauce thickens, about 2-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stirring in Parmesan. Stir until cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add pasta, stirring to combine. Thin out sauce as needed with reserved pasta water. Garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
