Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, ready in just 20 minutes. This dish combines tender pasta with a rich, creamy garlic sauce that’s bursting with flavor, making it a go-to for both hectic evenings and cozy nights in. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: cook everything in one pot for minimal cleanup and maximum taste. Plus, you can easily customize it by adding your favorite proteins or vegetables, ensuring everyone at the table leaves satisfied. Whether you’re entertaining friends or treating yourself to a comforting meal, this creamy pasta will quickly become a family favorite.
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
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add dry pasta, milk, and enough water to just cover the pasta; stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg