Description
This one-pot creamy garlic pasta is a quick, cozy, and flavorful dish that comes together in just 20 minutes using simple ingredients. Rich with garlic and Parmesan, it’s a perfect weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup milk or heavy cream
8 oz (225g) spaghetti or fettuccine
½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter or heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the broth and milk, then stir in salt and pepper.
- Add pasta and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth to loosen it.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Use any pasta shape, adjusting cook time as needed.
Add spinach, mushrooms, or chicken for variation.
For extra creaminess, add a spoonful of cream cheese.
Red pepper flakes can add a nice kick.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk or broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
