Creamy Garlic Pasta
This is a base recipe that is open to have anything added like shrimp or chicken for a main dish, or as is as a side dish. On my to cook list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4-6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken stock, fresh or from powder, plus a little extra
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, OR use milk, OR make from a shortcut
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add butter and melt, stirring constantly, then add the salt, pepper, and 3 cups chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then add the pasta and cook until just done. Add a little more stock if the noodles start to stick to the bottom. Reduce heat and add the cheese, cream, and parsley and mix thoroughly to heat through. Serve immediately as is for a side dish.
- For a main dish, feel free to add 1-2 cups of any of the following: cooked diced chicken, cooked cubed ham, cooked shrimp (remember to take the tails off), even sliced smoked sausage. Also consider adding steamed broccoli, cauliflower, pea pods, asparagus, or even baby corn.
Notes
As a side, this is minimal cost. Adding a meat and even the vegetables to make a main dish, this is still under $1 per serving for 4 servings.
Shortcut: Heavy Cream.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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