Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce (or to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- 3. Create the sauce: Gradually add heavy cream while stirring; let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- 4. Add cheese & seasoning: Stir in Parmesan cheese and buffalo sauce until melted and well combined.
- 5. Toss & serve: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Garnish with black pepper and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg