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Parmesan pasta with creamy sauce, grated cheese, and fresh parsley.

Parmesan Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces dry spaghetti
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
    Adding spaghetti to boiling water for Parmesan Pasta.
  • Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
    Drained spaghetti returned to the pot for Parmesan Pasta.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir continuously until a smooth sauce forms. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta water.
    Parmesan Pasta with grated cheese on spaghetti in a pot.
  • Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Garnish with parsley when serving.
    Parmesan pasta with spaghetti, creamy sauce, grated cheese, and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 258mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Parmesan Pasta
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