Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Pasta (fettuccine or penne) (Choose your favorite kind.)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Allows better control of seasoning.)
• 3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced (Infuses the dish with wonderful flavor.)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (Adds a rich, velvety texture.)
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (For cheesy finish.)
• to taste Salt (For seasoning.)
• to taste Pepper (For seasoning.)
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast (For a cheesy flavor without dairy.)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cooking the Pasta ---

2. 2

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.

3. 3

   --- Sautéing Garlic ---

4. 4

   In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant.

5. 5

   --- Making the Sauce ---

6. 6

   Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes until slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.

8. 8

   --- Combining ---

9. 9

   Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing well to coat all the noodles in that creamy goodness.