Creamy Garlic Pasta with Garlic Bread

Silky creamy garlic pasta with a golden slab of garlic bread on the side

30 minutes
4 servings
Creamy Garlic Pasta with Garlic Bread — photo 1

Ingredients

  • 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cooked chicken breast or salmon fillet, sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 loaf French bread
  • 2 tablespoons garlic butter
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant (do not brown).

  3. 3

    Pour in cream and simmer gently, then whisk in parmesan until smooth.

  4. 4

    Toss pasta in the sauce, loosening with pasta water as needed.

  5. 5

    Spread garlic butter on the bread and toast until golden.

  6. 6

    Plate the pasta, top with sliced protein if using, and serve with garlic bread.

Liz's Tip:

Take the pan off the heat before adding parmesan so the sauce stays smooth, not grainy.

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