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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
225 grams spaghetti
1 head garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 and 1/4 cups milk
sea salt
freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

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

Fill a stockpot with cold water, season generously with sea salt, and heat on high.

2

Remove cloves from one head of garlic and roughly chop them.

3

Finely chop a generous handful of fresh parsley and reserve one teaspoon of dried oregano.

4

Measure out one tablespoon of all-purpose flour and one and a quarter cups of milk at room temperature.

5

Once the water is boiling, add 225 grams of spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9 minutes.

6

In a fry pan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.

7

Add the chopped garlic to the pan and sauté, mixing continuously to avoid browning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

8

Add the tablespoon of all-purpose flour to the garlic and olive oil, mixing continuously for about 2 minutes to cook off the flour's flavor.

9

Add the teaspoon of dried oregano and the milk to the pan, mixing continuously to incorporate the flour into the milk.

10

After about 4 minutes, the sauce should have a creamy texture; season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

11

Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan with the creamy garlic sauce.

12

Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley to the spaghetti and sauce, mixing to coat evenly.

13

Transfer the spaghetti to a shallow bowl and sprinkle with additional finely chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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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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