Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is your go-to recipe for a quick and indulgent meal ready in just 20 minutes. This dish features al dente pasta enveloped in a velvety sauce made with rich garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, all cooked in a single pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner for guests, this creamy pasta can be easily customized with your favorite proteins or vegetables. With straightforward steps and common ingredients, you’ll have a deliciously satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk (whole preferred)
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add dry pasta, milk, and enough water to cover the pasta. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid has reduced.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg