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! 🧄🧂

Chicken Chow Mein Classic Chicken Chow Mein with Crispy Noodles and Stir-Fried Veggies Ingredients: 8 oz chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided) 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2 onion, sliced 1 cup shredded cabbage 1 cup julienned carrots 1/2 cup sliced bell pepper 2 green onions, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Set aside. In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes. In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Sauté the marinated chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, onion, cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are just tender. Add the cooked noodles and return chicken to the pan. Stir in the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickenchowmein #asiannoodles #noodlerecipe #stirfrychicken #homecookedmeals #easyweeknightdinner #quickmeals #wokrecipes #noodlelovers #comfortfood #asiankitchen #takeoutfakeout #flavorpacked #homemadechinese #noodlebowl #chickenstirfry #dinnerrecipes #familymeals #savorysauces #crispynoodles 🥡 Skip the takeout! Make this flavor-packed Chicken Chow Mein at home in just 30 minutes 🍜🔥