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Creamy Garlic Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy Garlic Pasta is a beloved Italian dish that showcases the simplicity and richness of Italian cuisine. It is often enjoyed as a comforting meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. The combination of garlic and cream creates a luscious sauce that clings to the pasta, making it a favorite among pasta lovers.

ItalianITmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
penne pasta
6 garlic cloves
parsley or basil
60g parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp olive oil
1/3 cup chicken or vegetable stock
400ml heavy/whipping cream
5 grams sea salt flakes
black pepper
120g baby spinach

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor, while a cheese blend is often cheaper.

1

Start off with a large saucepan of water, season with salt, and bring that to a boil.

2

Use penne pasta (or any kind) and cook it 1 minute less than the package instructions.

3

Meanwhile, make the sauce by mincing 6 garlic cloves until they turn into a paste.

4

Roughly chop some parsley or basil.

5

In a skillet, add 1 Tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp olive oil, then add the garlic paste.

6

Pour in 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable stock and combine with the butter and oil.

7

After 40 seconds, pour in 400ml heavy/whipping cream and bring it to a boil.

8

Add 5 grams of sea salt flakes and season with black pepper to taste.

9

Reduce the heat to low and gently simmer the sauce for 6 to 7 minutes.

10

Add 120g baby spinach to the sauce.

11

Transfer the cooked pasta into the sauce and add 60g grated parmesan cheese or cheese of your choice.

12

Stir until the cheese has melted and add more black pepper if desired.

13

Serve the Creamy Garlic Sauce Pasta and sprinkle some more cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Garlic Cream PastaPasta Aglio e Olio Creamy Style
Local Name: Pasta all'aglio cremoso

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