200g pasta (spaghetti/fettuccine)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp butter
200 ml heavy cream
50g grated parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Optional: parsley for garnish
Boil water with salt, cook pasta until al dente (8–10 min). Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Melt butter on medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant (not brown).
Pour in cream, stir slowly until slightly thickened.
Add parmesan, mix until melted.
Add pasta + a bit of pasta water for smooth texture.
Season with salt & pepper, garnish, serve warm.
Use fresh parmesan, not powdered, for better flavor.
Don’t overcook garlic → it becomes bitter.