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Creamy garlic parmesan pasta in white bowl with fresh herbs, quick weeknight dinner recipe

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This quick and easy pasta recipe delivers creamy, cheesy flavor in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g Penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Baby spinach
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne for 9 to 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the drained pasta and baby spinach to the skillet, tossing for 1 minute until the spinach wilts and the pasta is coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately while hot.