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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
8 oz pasta
2 tablespoons frozen garlic
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta.

2

Transfer frozen garlic from plastic bags to a jar.

3

Use about 2 cloves worth of frozen garlic for the recipe.

4

In a cold pan, add the frozen garlic, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

5

Add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning blend and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the pan.

6

Wait for the water to boil before proceeding with the next steps.

7

Once the water is boiling, generously salt it with two handfuls of salt.

8

Add rigatoni pasta to the boiling water and cook for 12 to 13 minutes, stirring once after adding.

9

Turn the heat on medium for the garlic mixture to sauté and bloom the spices.

10

Melt the butter and olive oil, and sauté the garlic until fragrant.

11

Add about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of heavy cream to the sautéed garlic and spices.

12

Turn the heat down to low to avoid burning the cream.

13

Taste the sauce and adjust with more cream if necessary, but do not add salt yet.

14

Add a handful of grated parmesan cheese to the sauce, keeping the heat on low.

15

Once the pasta is cooked, scoop it directly into the sauce, allowing some pasta water to mix in.

16

Toss the pasta with the sauce and check the consistency, adding more pasta water if needed.

17

Turn the heat up slightly to marry the noodles with the sauce.

18

Serve with additional parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpanjarmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

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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