Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a rich, flavorful, and easy 20-minute recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Made with a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, tender pasta, and savory Parmesan, it’s a quick and satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
10oz pasta of choice, cooked to al dente (reserve 1 cup of pasta water)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
6 oz cooked chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus additional to garnish
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside. Reserve about a cup of the pasta water for later.
2. Heat a large pan under medium heat and add oil and butter. Add garlic while pan is heating up to prevent it from burning. As soon as the garlic begins to turn golden and fragrant (about 1 minute), add heavy cream and seasonings and mix.
3. Add peas, chicken, and the cooked pasta. Mix until the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce. Add the parmesan cheese and give everything a final mix to ensure each pasta is coated with the creamy sauce.
4. If needed, drizzle in the reserved pasta water while mixing the pasta to loosen the sauce.
5. Garnish with additional parmesan and serve immediately.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian, American