One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A delightful one-pot pasta dish featuring creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by mincing the garlic and chopping the parsley if using.
- In a large pot or skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and then the minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let come to a gentle simmer.
- Add the pasta, stirring to ensure it is covered in the liquid, letting it simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or a splash of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy garlic, one pot meal, quick dinner, Italian cuisine
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