Description
A quick and creamy garlic pasta recipe perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. This luscious sauce made with butter, garlic, chicken broth, cream, and parmesan cheese coats tender linguine for a rich, flavorful dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces uncooked linguine pasta
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine pasta al dente according to package directions, typically around 8-10 minutes. Drain when ready, reserving some pasta water if needed later.
- Make Roux: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to form a roux and cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add Garlic and Broth: Stir in the minced garlic and chicken broth, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for about one minute to let the flavors blend.
- Add Cream and Thicken Sauce: Whisk in the heavy cream and let the sauce cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Incorporate Cheese and Season: Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the pasta and toss it in the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce, adding reserved pasta water if you want to thin the sauce slightly. Mix until well coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta immediately and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Do not overcook the pasta; al dente gives the best texture and helps the sauce cling better.
- Chopped parsley adds a fresh color and flavor contrast, but is optional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
