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A bowl of creamy fettuccine pasta garnished with fresh green herbs and parmesan cheese

Creamy Herb Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic , finely minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh chives, minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Reserved pasta cooking water

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the noodles.
  • In a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until foaming.
  • Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for approximately 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the volume is slightly reduced and the texture thickens.
  • Lower the heat and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
  • Incorporate the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, parsley, chives, thyme, salt, and pepper into the skillet.
  • Toss the mixture continuously for 1 minute to ensure the sauce adheres to the pasta surface and serve immediately.