Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Rich and creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe is 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!
Servings: 4 servings
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
Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1303IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg