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Quick Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta

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A quick and comforting angel hair pasta tossed in a silky garlic butter parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and simple dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (about 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt).
  2. Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook uncovered until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir gently to prevent sticking.
  3. While pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir and warm through for about 2 minutes without boiling.
  6. Drain the pasta quickly, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter cream sauce and toss gently to coat.
  8. Gradually add grated parmesan cheese while tossing the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to loosen.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then toss again to combine.
  10. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, if using.
  11. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and freshly grated parmesan for best flavor. Cook garlic on medium-low heat to avoid burning. Add reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Treat angel hair pasta gently to avoid breaking strands. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter, plant-based cream, and nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: quick pasta, creamy pasta, garlic butter pasta, parmesan pasta, angel hair pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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