Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti (Printable)
Creamy garlic spaghetti with melted Parmesan and mozzarella for a comforting 30-minute meal.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti
→ Sauce
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
# How To Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
02 - While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
04 - Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired creaminess.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The way the sauce clings to every strand makes each bite feel luxurious and satisfying
- Its ready in thirty minutes but tastes like something youd pay triple for at a restaurant
02 -
- The garlic will turn bitter if you let it brown, so keep the heat at medium and watch closely
- Adding cold pasta to hot sauce can cause seizing, so let both come to similar temperatures before combining
03 -
- Grate your own cheese because the pre-grated stuff simply will not melt properly
- Save more pasta water than you think youll need its better to have too much than too little