Ultimate Creamy Garlic Pasta | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Pasta:
• 1 lb (450g) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
• Salt for pasta water
• 1 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
• For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 8-10 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional Add-Ins:
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked chicken or shrimp
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted vegetables
• Optional Garnishes:
• Extra Parmesan cheese
• Fresh chopped parsley
• Additional red pepper flakes
• Lemon zest
• Toasted pine nuts
• Optional Protein Additions:
• Grilled chicken breast
• Sautéed shrimp
• Crispy pancetta
• Plant-based chicken alternative
• Seared tofu