One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A comforting and creamy garlic pasta made in just one pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Combine the pasta and milk in the pot, ensuring the pasta is submerged.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Melt in the grated Parmesan cheese until it creates a creamy texture.
- Season your dish with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, reduce the milk by half initially and add more as needed while cooking. This dish pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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