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Creamy Garlic Pasta

Creamy Garlic Pasta

This Delicious Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick and easy recipe that guarantees restaurant-quality results at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Pasta of choice (such as penne or fusilli)
  • 1 tbsp Salt (for boiling water)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (freshly minced)
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce (classic choice)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped or whole)
  • 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Pan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil the salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the tomato sauce to the garlic and stir well, allowing it to heat through for a few minutes.
  4. Mix in the cooked pasta, grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Toss until everything is well combined and heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15g

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to add grilled chicken, sautéed vegetables, or experiment with different cheeses and herbs for personalization.

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