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Creamy Spaghetti Delight

Indulge in a Luxuriously Creamy Spaghetti Experience

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Creamy Spaghetti Delight

About this recipe

Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with this Creamy Spaghetti Delight. Featuring al dente pasta cloaked in a rich, velvety sauce made from fresh cream and Parmesan, this dish is garnished with the aromatic allure of garlic and fresh parsley. Perfect for a quick yet elegantly comforting meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sautéed onions and garlic.

  4. 4

    Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

  5. 5

    Fold in the Parmesan cheese gently, stirring until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.

  6. 6

    Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve the spaghetti hot, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley.

Chef's tip

For a more robust flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.

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