Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti-2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  -ch of red pepper flakesoptional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for)

Details

• Servings: 2
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook:15 minutes

Steps

1. Bring a large of salted water a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium. the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrantdo not let it brown.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook 2–3 minutes stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
4. Stir in the grated Parmesan until the sauce smooth. If the sauce too thick, add splash of the reserved pasta to the desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes to blend.
   . from, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.