Description
Creamy lasagna showcases rich layers of Italian cheeses and herbs. Delicate pasta sheets merge with velvety ricotta and mozzarella, promising comfort in each forkful you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pasta water (if needed)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until perfectly tender, capturing 1/4 cup of starchy liquid before draining.
- Create a velvety base by gently melting butter in a spacious skillet over moderate temperature, then infuse with aromatic garlic until golden and fragrant.
- Stream heavy cream into the pan, allowing it to gently bubble and thicken for approximately 2 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, silky sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt, cracked black pepper, and optional spicy red pepper flakes, adjusting liquid consistency using reserved pasta water for ideal creaminess.
- Introduce cooked pasta into the cheese sauce, carefully folding and coating each strand to ensure complete and even distribution.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the top, presenting a vibrant and appetizing meal ready to be served immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Achieve perfect al dente pasta by tasting a strand a minute before package instructions suggest cooking time.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Prevent sauce separation by maintaining medium-low heat when adding cheese and stirring continuously.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding fresh cracked black pepper for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 627 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 2925 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg