Spaghetti with Black Pepper Sauce Creamy Garlic Spaghetti with Cracked Black Pepper Sauce Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more to taste) 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 cup reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon olive oil Optional: chopped parsley or basil for garnish Directions: Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and salt. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Serve hot, garnished with extra black pepper and fresh herbs if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #spaghettirecipe #blackpepperpasta #comfortfood #pastadinner #creamygarlicpasta #easyitalian #homemadepasta #parmesancheese #pastalovers #quickmeals #crackedpepper #weeknightdinner #noodlelove #pastaaddict #easyrecipe #pastanight #spaghettidish #simpledinner #pastaperfection #flavorburst Simple, creamy, and bursting with flavor! 🍝 This Spaghetti with Black Pepper Sauce is your new weeknight go-to! 🧄🧂

Pesto Cream Sauce Velvety Pesto Cream Sauce with Fresh Basil and Parmesan Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought) Salt and pepper, to taste Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes Optional garnish: fresh basil leaves or extra Parmesan Directions: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the basil pesto and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve warm over pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 260 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #pestocreamsauce #creamsauce #basilpesto #parmesansauce #quickdinners #easyrecipes #pastasauce #comfortfood #homemadegoodness #italiandishes #saucerecipes #garlicbutter #creamyflavors #cheesesauce #pastanight #lowcarbrecipes #saucelover #freshflavor #basilsauce #easysauces Whip up this velvety Pesto Cream Sauce in just 15 minutes! Perfect over pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies. 🌿🧄🧀