Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is the ultimate quick-fix meal, perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. This delightful dish comes together in just 20 minutes, combining the rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese into a creamy sauce that envelops your favorite pasta. Not only is it easy to prepare in one pot—meaning less cleanup—but it’s also highly versatile. You can customize it by adding proteins like chicken or shrimp, or mix in colorful vegetables for a nutritious boost. Whether served as a comforting family dinner or an elegant dish for entertaining, this creamy garlic pasta will satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk (whole preferred)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in pasta, milk, and enough water to cover the pasta. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring frequently.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg