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Creamy Pasta Cream Sauce

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-24 |16 Comments
Creamy Pasta Cream Sauce
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Creamy Pasta Cream Sauce

PREP10 min
COOK15 min

This Pasta Cream Sauce recipe creates a velvety, rich sauce perfect for any pasta night. Quick, comforting, and made with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. 2
    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Pour in heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  4. 4
    Stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and cheese is melted.
  5. 5
    Add cooked pasta to sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen.
  6. 6
    Serve hot, garnished with parsley and more Parmesan if desired.

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