How to make a good creamy garlic pasta? – Food 4 Kitchen

Creamy garlic pasta is an indulgent option for the person who doesn’t want to skimp and wants a meal that tastes like it could be prepared by a high-end restaurant. It’s made with a mild creamy sauce that can be made in less than five minutes. It’s a simple dish but when it comes down to it, those few minutes are all the difference between having a decent meal and one that’s forgettable.

Creamy garlic pasta

How to make a good creamy garlic pasta sauce

Ingredients

• Your choice of pasta (or another pasta dish).
• Milk.
• Creamed garlic.
• Salt and pepper.

I don’t use an exact amount. The recipe is to be adjusted according to taste and the type of pasta. A fettuccine will take more cream; a penne longa would take less. Making the sauce with cream, not just milk, results in a sauce that’s thicker than what’s made with milk alone.

Creamed garlic

A favorite for those in the culinary arts. It’s not cooked but just mixed in with the rest of the ingredients. It’s made by sauteing a small amount of butter or oil in a pan, then adding crushed garlic and cooking it until it becomes brown and fragrant. The smell alone is enough to turn anyone off. If you don’t have the time or patience to make your own, find the pre-made stuff in the supermarket.

The Creamed garlic here is made from scratch so it’s not as fragrant as the pre-made stuff but flavor-wise, it’s basically identical and makes a great addition to this dish. 

Instructions

• According to package directions, pasta needs to be cooked.
• Drain pasta and set aside.
• In a small pan, make a roux (pronounced “roo”) by combining the butter and flour until it becomes a creamy mixture, then add milk slowly while stirring until you have a thin sauce consistency.
• Now comes the fun part. It doesn’t matter if you’re adding salt or pepper here since all the flavor that you could want already lies in the cream and garlic, so just throw in whatever flavoring you prefer and combine it with the sauce mixture before pouring it over your cooked pasta.
• Serve with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of that goes well with creamy garlic pasta.

Creamy garlic pasta sauce

Popular creamy garlic pasta recipes

Creamy garlic pasta with shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 bag of pasta, cooked.
• 1 cup of cream cheese.
• 1/2 pound of shrimp, cooked and deveined.
• 1 cup of heavy cream (to make a richer sauce).
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

• The directions on the package should be followed when cooking pasta. Set aside.
• Make the creamy garlic sauce by either using store-bought garlic flavored cream or making your own creamed garlic at home (see recipe above). Pour over pasta and mix until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
• Add cream cheese and shrimp into the mix. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
• Pour into a casserole dish and top with some grated cheese of your choice. Bake in an oven set to 350°F for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has completely melted and starts to brown slightly (if you’re not into cheese, just cook for an extra few minutes).
• You can serve this dish with garlic bread and enjoy!

Creamy garlic pasta with shrimp

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Creamy garlic pasta with chicken

Ingredients

• 1 bag of pasta, cooked.
• 1 cup of cream cheese.
• 1/2 pound of chicken, cooked and chopped/shredded (you can use leftover roast chicken).
• 1 cup heavy cream (to make a richer sauce).

For the instructions, follow the package directions for how to cook the pasta, set aside. Make the creamy garlic sauce by either using store-bought garlic flavored cream or making your own creamed garlic at home (see recipe above). Pour over pasta and mix until everything is evenly coated with the sauce. Add cream cheese and chicken into the mix. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.

Creamy garlic pasta with chicken

Cooking notes for creamy garlic pasta

• You can add more cream cheese or cream to the sauce if you want the dish to be thicker or thinner.
• Depending on your preferred consistency, whether you want it on the thick side or the thin side, you might tone down the amount of butter used in preparing the creamed garlic.
• If you’re using leftover chicken, keep in mind that it will take longer to cook compared to fresh chicken and so when adding it into your pasta mix, make sure that the chicken is already cooked through before adding it as it might overcook when added later on.
• If you’re making your own cream at home, make sure to use unsalted butter as it gives the most flavor.
• If you’re using pre-made cream and/or creamed garlic, don’t forget to add salt and pepper to your sauce!
• Using chicken or shrimp is optional (not 100% necessary) but if you want a meal that’s more filling or if you intend on having the main dish later on, then feel free to add either of these toppings.
• You can’t use this pasta recipe with just any kind of pasta exclusively because some pasta are just too thick that some sauce just doesn’t stick with them.
• You can also add meatballs, fish, or ground beef for a different kind of dish.
• Adding vegetables to the sauce is optional but add a little bit rather than putting in more than you need as you can always taste your pasta before serving or cooking it to find if there’s already enough flavor to it or not.
• This recipe is good for 2 servings and will depend on how heavy the bowls are that you’re using to eat and how big is your appetite!

Add vegetables to the sauce

Some questions about creamy garlic pasta

Is the recipe for creamy garlic pasta difficult to prepare?

Hahahaha. No, this recipe is somewhat simple.  If you have experience with making pasta sauces before though, then there is no problem making this dish. There’s a lot of explanation in the post above but if you still don’t get it, leave a comment and I’ll explain everything again or teach you something else instead!

Is this dish big enough for how many people?

It depends on how big your appetite is/how many people you’re having this for. For 2 servings, I usually use about 5-6 oz of pasta per serving (4 oz if the bowl is very heavy). But like I said, if you’re not that hungry, then you can always put less pasta or use just a regular bowl.

What kind of pasta are best for creamy garlic pasta?

Ronzoni is the most popular brand so far when it comes to making creamy garlic pasta recipes. In my opinion, though, any kind of pasta that’s not too thick or too heavy can be used. If you don’t want to buy 2 separate brands for this dish, feel free to buy whatever brand of pasta is available in your area. You can also substitute other types of noodles such as fettuccine and angel hair instead (just avoid using Asian noodles like mee hoon though).

Use Ronzoni Noodles for the dish

Is creamy garlic pasta a healthy dish?

Yes, it is. Pasta is a very healthy dish to eat along with the creamy garlic sauce and the fact that it’s made with ground chicken and shrimp means that it’s even healthier than usual pasta dishes.

Creamy garlic pasta is a healthier version of the usual creamy pasta dishes. Instead of butter, cream cheese is used to make the sauce and it’s made healthier with ground chicken and shrimp as toppings. It’s not as unhealthy compared to the usual creamy garlic pasta dishes out there.

If you want a yummier and healthier version of this dish, try these creamy garlic pasta recipes next time! You can also find other versions of this dish by searching for it on the internet or asking your friends if they have a recipe that goes with it. If you liked this post or recipe, then I hope you can share it with others too!