One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A comforting and creamy garlic pasta dish that’s easy to prepare in one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream, chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter (or heat olive oil) in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the dry pasta, milk, and enough water to barely cover the pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until cheese is melted and sauce thickens.
- If desired, mix in cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter and milk are at room temperature before preparing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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