Creamy Garlic Pasta

Ok, so I haven't been posting as much lately.  It doesn't mean we aren't eating!  Just means we have found new ways to stay busy, so we have had a number of leftover nights!  Anyway, Creamy Garlic Pasta is so yummy!  Probably because it is made with really rich ingredients!  Which means if you are watching what you eat, you will just have to watch someone else enjoy this recipe!  Did I mention that it is yummy!  And it reheats really well!  My six year old loves this dish!  Oh and when I make this recipe, I add a little extra of each ingredient.  Not really double, but more than the recipe calls for.  I just eyeball it!  And this last time I also added some ham.  Wonderful!

Creamy Garlic Pasta

2 t olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 T butter
1/4 t salt
1/2 t pepper
3 c. chicken stock
1/2 lb spahetti or angel hair pasta (8 oz)
1 c grated parmesan cheese
3/4 c heavy cream
2 T chopped fresh parsley

In a pot, bring the olive oil to medium-low heat.  Add the garlic and stir, allowing it to cook for 1-2 minutes.  Mix in the butter until melted. Add the salt, pepper and chicken stock.  Raise to high heat and let it come to a boil.

Once it is a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook for as long as the box's directions indicate.  Reduce the stove to medium heat and mix in the parmesan until completely melted.  (This is when I added my ham)  Turn off the heat and stir in the cream and parsley.  Serve immediately!

 

 

Not sure where this recipe orignally came from!