Yahoo! Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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A velvety pasta dish with fragrant garlic and parmesan that coats every strand perfectly, ready in 25 minutes for a comforting weeknight meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup, freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pasta water
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil; add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan until smooth and melted.
Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and toss vigorously for 1 minute until the sauce coats every strand and becomes glossy.
Step 5: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then serve immediately with extra parmesan on top.