Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy spaghetti dish featuring a velvety sauce, Parmesan cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy, customizable recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti pasta – 12 oz
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Milk – ½ cup
- Parmesan cheese – ¾ cup, grated
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Nutmeg (optional) – ¼ tsp
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- Fresh parsley – for garnish
- Cooked chicken, shrimp, or bacon (optional) – ½ cup
- Mushrooms or spinach (optional) – ½ cup
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the sauce base: Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add dairy: Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring continuously. Simmer gently without boiling.
- Incorporate cheese & seasoning: Add Parmesan gradually, stirring until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine with pasta: Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Customize: Stir in optional proteins or vegetables.
- Garnish & serve: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Creamy Tomato Spaghetti: Mix in tomato paste or marinara.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Cheese Lovers’ Version: Use a blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar.
- Vegan Alternative: Substitute dairy with coconut milk, cashew cream, and nutritional yeast.
- Protein Boost: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crumbled sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course , pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: italian
Keywords: creamy spaghetti, easy pasta recipe, homemade Alfredo, creamy pasta sauce, rich and indulgent pasta