15-Minute Creamy Garlic Cheesy PastaVeg
Elevate your dinner with this incredibly easy 15-minute creamy garlic pasta. Made with a rich, silky sauce, freshly grated cheese, and a hint of baby spinach, this comforting dish is both budget-friendly and packed with flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a simple crowd-pleaser, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality experience in minutes. Serve it hot, topped with extra cheese and a touch of fresh herbs for the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
500 g Penne Pasta
1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 tsp Olive oil
6 cloves Garlic
1 cup Veggie Stock
400 ml Heavy Cream
60 g Cheese
5 g Basil Leaves (chopped)
5 g Parsley
to taste Salt
to taste Chili Flakes
120 g of baby spinach
Instructions
1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
2
Mince six cloves of garlic into a fine paste using microplane or grater.
3
Finely grate 60g of Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
4
Roughly chop a small bunch of flat-leaf parsley (or basil).
5
Add 500g of your chosen pasta to the boiling water. Cook for one minute less than the packet instructions recommend.
6
Meanwhile, place a large pan over high heat. Add one tablespoon of unsalted butter and one teaspoon of olive oil. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and sauté for 40 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
7
Pour in 80ml of chicken or vegetable stock to deglaze the pan. Allow it to boil for about 20 seconds.
8
Add 400ml of heavy thickened cream, one teaspoon of sea salt flakes, and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 6-7 minutes until thickened
9
Stir in 120g of baby spinach until wilted.
10
Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the sauce. Add the grated cheese and stir well. Simmer for an additional 1.5-2 minutes to finish cooking the pasta and melt the cheese. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little reserved pasta water.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and black pepper if needed.
12
Serve in bowls, topped with additional grated cheese, fresh herbs, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and extra cracked black pepper.
