15-Minute Creamy Garlic Pasta

If you are searching for a quick and easy dinner recipe, look no further than this 15-minute creamy garlic pasta recipe by Chef Jack Ovens. The best thing about this dish is that it only uses a few simple ingredients. It’s absolutely delicious and simple to make. If you want to add some protein, you can choose from grilled chicken, bacon, or ham.

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The flavors of the garlic, butter, cream, olive oil, and chicken stock blend well together, creating this flavor-packed sauce that everyone will surely love. For storing, simply transfer it in an air-tight container and place it in the fridge for up to four days. Freezing is not recommended as it’s a cream-based sauce.

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Easy Creamy Garlic Pasta Sauce Ingredients

• 1.1 lbs of pasta of your choice
• 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/3 cup of chicken or vegetable stock
• 13.5 fluid ounce thickened cream (you can also use heavy cream and whipping cream)
• 4.2 ounces of baby spinach (washed)
• 2.1 ounce of parmigiano reggiano (freshly grated)
• 0.2 ounce of flat-leaf parsley or basil (roughly chopped)
• seasoning to taste

How to Make a Creamy Garlic Pasta Sauce

Step 1:

Place a large saucepan on the stovetop over high heat. Heavily season the water with sea salt flakes and bring to a boil.

Step 2:

Once the water is boiling, add the pasta of your choice and give it a quick mix. Cook it one minute less than what it states on the package instructions.

Step 3:

Place a large pan onto your stovetop over high heat. While still cold, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and olive oil. Mix to melt the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds, while continuously stirring to prevent it from burning.

Step 4:

Mix in the chicken stock and allow it to boil. Next, add the cream, sea salt flakes, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine. Bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and gently simmer the sauce for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5:

Add the washed baby spinach and mix until wilted.

Step 6:

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked pasta to the sauce. Reserve a small amount of pasta water just in case you prefer a thinner sauce.

Step 7:

Add the grated cheese and mix well. Let it simmer for 1 1/2 minutes. Give it a stir after every 30 seconds or so. Make a taste test and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Step 8:

Keep stirring. If you want to thin the sauce down, add the reserved pasta water.

Step 9:

Transfer to a bowl and top with grated cheese, parsley, black pepper, and olive oil.

15-Minute Creamy Garlic Pasta