Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese into a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, using only one pot for easy cleanup. Customize it with your choice of proteins or vegetables to create a complete meal that everyone will enjoy. Whether you’re serving a crowd or enjoying a meal solo, this pasta dish promises comfort and deliciousness with minimal effort.
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
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic 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 and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently until pasta is al dente and most liquid has thickened into a creamy sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until melted and creamy. For added creaminess, mix in cream cheese or sour cream.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg