Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or spontaneous dinners. This comforting pasta features a rich, creamy garlic sauce that tantalizes your taste buds and can be easily customized with your favorite proteins or vegetables. The one-pot method not only simplifies the cooking process but also minimizes cleanup, making it perfect for both families and solo cooks. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, shrimp, or sautéed veggies for a satisfying meal that impresses at any table.
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
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in melted butter or olive oil over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add dry pasta, milk, and enough water to just cover the pasta; stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid reduces.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until the cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg