One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A deliciously simple creamy garlic pasta made in one pot, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Pasta (fettuccine, penne, spaghetti, or farfalle)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Milk (whole or 2% recommended)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same pot, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the milk and stir to combine with the garlic. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Cheese: Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the Pasta: Return the cooked pasta to the pot, tossing in the creamy garlic sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately, topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve it family-style with a simple mixed greens salad and crusty garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy garlic, one pot, easy dinner, vegetarian
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