Lazy Cheesy Garlic Pasta: The Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
A simple and satisfying pasta dish with melted cheese and garlic flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add mozzarella cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lazy Cheesy Garlic Pasta