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Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and cook spaghetti until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, combine olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in white wine, simmer for 3 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add reserved pasta water, simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, mix in Parmesan cheese, and toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Using fresh garlic enhances the flavor significantly.
Stir the sauce consistently to prevent sticking.
For a thinner sauce, reserve more pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100