Description
A comforting dish combining spaghetti with a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For more nutrition, consider substituting spaghetti with gluten-free pasta or whole grain varieties. For additional flavor, you can add diced sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: midnight pasta, quick meal, creamy pasta, garlic sauce, late-night snack