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Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe

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This creamy garlic pasta recipe is a quick and delicious dish that combines perfectly cooked linguine with a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce made from butter, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for a comforting weeknight meal with a touch of elegance.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta (linguine recommended)

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Make Roux: While the pasta is nearing completion, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook the roux for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning and to remove the raw flour taste.
  3. Add Garlic and Broth: Stir in the minced garlic and chicken broth, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for about 1 minute to infuse the flavors.
  4. Incorporate Cream: Whisk in the heavy cream and continue cooking for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Finish Sauce: Add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper as needed, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Toss Pasta and Serve: Drain the pasta if not done already, then toss it with the sauce until fully coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin it slightly. Serve immediately garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra parmesan if preferred.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust garlic quantity depending on preference for stronger or milder garlic flavor.
  • Reserve some pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Do not overcook pasta; al dente texture allows the sauce to cling better.

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