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Creamy Dreamier Than Spaghetti
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Creamy Dreamier Than Spaghetti: Your Indulgent Weeknight Delight

Creamy Dreamier Than Spaghetti offers an indulgent yet simple weeknight dinner, featuring garlic and parmesan flavors in a luscious sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Comfort Food, Creamy Dreamier Than Spaghetti, delicious pasta, easy pasta, garlic parmesan pasta, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients

For the Pasta

  • 1 pound Spaghetti Cook al dente

For the Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Oat cream for non-dairy substitute
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Vegan parmesan as a plant-based option
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Basil can be used as a twist
  • 1 cup Reserved Pasta Water Add as needed for sauce consistency

Instructions

How to Make Creamy Dreamier Than Spaghetti

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  • Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
  • Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is luscious.
  • Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water gradually for creaminess.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to evenly mix.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a fresh twist, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the dish just before serving.