Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 300g spaghetti or fettuccine
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth. Add chili flakes, salt and pepper.
5. Toss in the pasta, loosening with reserved pasta water until glossy.
6. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot.