Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Name: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 g tagliatelle; 20 g flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped; 6 clove garlic, finely chopped; 20 g salted butter; 2 tbsp plain flour; 150 ml chicken stock; 200 ml double cream; 85 g Parmesan, grated

This creamy garlic Parmesan pasta is rich, silky, and packed with savory flavor, making it an easy dinner for busy weeknights. Tender tagliatelle is tossed in a smooth garlic cream sauce with Parmesan and fresh parsley for a comforting meal that feels restaurant-worthy.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

tagliatelle
300 g
flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
20 g
garlic, finely chopped
6 clove
salted butter
20 g
plain flour
2 tbsp
chicken stock
150 ml
double cream
200 ml
Parmesan, grated
85 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tagliatelle according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant.

Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute to form a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock until the sauce is smooth and free of lumps.

Pour in the double cream and add most of the grated Parmesan, reserving a little for serving. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss well to coat. Stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water, adding a little more as needed, until the sauce becomes glossy and clings evenly to the pasta.