Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta, a dish that brings restaurant-quality comfort food right to your kitchen in just 20 minutes. This creamy pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or when you have unexpected guests. With a rich blend of garlic and Parmesan cheese, it’s a satisfying meal that requires minimal cleanup, allowing you to spend more time with your loved ones. Customize it with your favorite proteins or vegetables for an extra flavor boost, making it versatile enough for any occasion.
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 (or as needed to just cover the pasta)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream (for extra creaminess)
- Chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pasta, milk, water, butter (or oil), garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy. Optionally add cream cheese or sour cream for richness.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with parsley or basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg