Description
A creamy pasta dish that’s versatile and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti (or preferred pasta shape)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes (parsley, extra Parmesan)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions (8-12 minutes depending on shape)
- Prepare the cream sauce while pasta cooks
- Combine pasta and sauce, stirring until well coated
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until thickened
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish and serve immediately
Notes
- For dairy-free version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast
- If sauce is too watery, simmer longer or add more Parmesan
- For meal prep, slightly undercook pasta
- Can be doubled for larger groups (add 5 minutes cooking time)
- Works with various pasta shapes – adjust cooking time accordingly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, easy pasta recipe, versatile pasta dish, quick dinner
