One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A quick and comforting one pot pasta dish featuring creamy garlic flavors, perfect for busy weekdays or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the pasta and enough water (or broth) to cover it. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal. For extra creaminess, use freshly grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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