creamy parmesan and garlic pasta

Mesa, AZ
Updated on Feb 12, 2026

My three favorites in one pot. Cheese, garlic, and angel hair pasta! I just love this sauce. Makes a great side or a light lunch with some crusty bread. One of the best comfort foods I know. You can add so many foods to this. I just like it plain and simple as always.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Rich and savory, this creamy Parmesan and garlic pasta is an easy pasta recipe. It demonstrates how simple ingredients can be combined to create a wonderful dish. The spaghetti or angel hair pasta is coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce with a lot of garlic flavor. Enjoy as a light lunch with a crusty piece of bread or add some grilled chicken for dinner. 

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 pound spaghetti or angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

How To Make creamy parmesan and garlic pasta

  • In a pot, bring the olive oil to medium-low heat.
    Step 1
    In a pot, bring the olive oil to medium-low heat.
  • Add the garlic and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
    Step 2
    Add the garlic and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Mix in the butter until melted.
    Step 3
    Mix in the butter until melted.
  • Add the salt and pepper.
    Step 4
    Add the salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken stock.
    Step 5
    Add the chicken stock.
  • Raise the heat to high and let it come to a boil.
    Step 6
    Raise the heat to high and let it come to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook according to box’s directions.
    Step 7
    Once it is at a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook for as long as the box’s directions say.
  • Cook until al dente.
    Step 8
    You want it aldente. I always do a shorter time.
  • Turn off the heat. Mix in the Parmesan until completely melted.
    Step 9
    Turn off the heat. Mix in the Parmesan until completely melted.
  • Stir in the cream.
    Step 10
    Stir in the cream.
  • Stir in parsley.
    Step 11
    Stir in parsley.
  • Sprinkle with some Parmesan and serve immediately.
    Step 12
    Sprinkle with some Parmesan and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 609 kcal, carbohydrates: 54 g, cholesterol: 93 mg, fat: 34 g, fiber: 2 g, protein: 21 g, saturated fat: 19 g, sodium: 903 mg, sugar: 6 g, unsaturated fat: 15 g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Pasta
Category: Pasta Sides
Keyword: #Garlic
Keyword: #Parmesan
Keyword: #sauce
Collection: Perfect Pastas
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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