The Ultimate Creamy Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating a perfectly creamy pasta dish that rivals your favorite Italian restaurant. Using our premium Nouval cookware, this recipe elevates the classic cream pasta to new heights of culinary excellence. The secret lies not just in the ingredients, but in the perfect harmony between chef and cookware – where each ingredient is treated with the respect it deserves, and where temperature control and timing come together to create something truly magical.

Our signature recipe combines the richness of heavy cream with the sharp complexity of aged Parmesan cheese, all brought together in our Nouval Premium Stainless Steel Saucepan, which ensures even heat distribution for that perfectly silky sauce. The non-stick surface of our cookware prevents the cream from scorching, while the heavyweight bottom maintains consistent temperature throughout the cooking process.

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) fettuccine or penne pasta
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Essential Nouval Cookware and Utensils

• Nouval Premium Stainless Steel 5-Quart Saucepan
• Nouval Large Stockpot for pasta (6-8 quart)
• Nouval Non-Stick Sauté Pan
• Nouval Precision Colander
• Nouval Professional Wooden Spoon Set
• Nouval Cheese Grater
• Nouval Measuring Cups and Spoons

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Your Workspace

Begin by gathering all ingredients and setting up your Nouval cookware. The key to a successful cream pasta is having everything readily available, as timing is crucial. Grate your cheeses and mince the garlic in advance.

2. Cook the Pasta

Fill your Nouval Large Stockpot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt (the water should taste like the sea). Cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. The Premium Stainless Steel construction ensures even heating, preventing any pasta from sticking to the bottom.

3. Start the Sauce

While the pasta cooks, melt butter in your Nouval Saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). The heavy-gauge bottom prevents the garlic from burning, ensuring perfect flavor development.

4. Create the Cream Base

Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it reduce for about 5 minutes. The premium surface of your Nouval saucepan will prevent any scorching, maintaining the pure flavor of your sauce.

5. Add the Cheese

Gradually stir in the Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese using your Nouval Wooden Spoon. The even heat distribution of your saucepan will help the cheese melt smoothly into the sauce without clumping.

6. Combine and Finish

Drain the pasta using your Nouval Precision Colander, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing gently with the wooden spoons. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.

7. Serve and Garnish

Plate your pasta while hot, garnishing with fresh parsley, additional grated cheese, and a crack of fresh black pepper. The dish should be creamy, smooth, and absolutely irresistible.

Professional Tips for Perfect Cream Pasta

• Never rinse your pasta after cooking – the starch helps the sauce adhere better
• Use the Nouval Premium Saucepan's superior heat control to prevent the cream from boiling too rapidly
• Always use freshly grated cheese – pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy
• If the sauce thickens too much, thin it with reserved pasta water, never with plain water