One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
If you’re in search of a quick, comforting meal that brings joy to busy weeknights, look no further than this One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta. In just 20 minutes, you can have a rich and creamy dish that feels like a warm hug for your taste buds. This versatile recipe allows you to customize with your favorite proteins or veggies, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy solo meals. With minimal ingredients and cleanup, everyone at your table will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream
- Optional: chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pasta, water, and milk; bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- After about 5 minutes, add minced garlic and continue cooking.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until creamy.
- Cook until pasta is tender (about 15 minutes total).
- Adjust seasoning if necessary; serve hot with optional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg