Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a delightful creamy, garlicky pasta dish that comes together in a single pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoon cream cheese or sour cream
Instructions
1. Sauté the garlic: In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter (or heat the olive oil) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
2. Add the pasta and liquid: Pour in the dry pasta, milk, and enough water to just barely cover the pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
3. Cook the pasta: Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 8–10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce.
4. Stir in the cheese and seasoning: Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. For an extra creamy sauce, stir in cream cheese or sour cream.
5. Serve and enjoy: Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve immediately while hot and delicious.
Notes
To ensure your One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta turns out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:
Choosing the right pasta: While spaghetti, linguine, and penne are all excellent choices, you can experiment with other short, sturdy pasta shapes that will hold up well in the creamy sauce.
Adjusting the creaminess: For an extra creamy texture, stir in a couple of tablespoon of cream cheese or sour cream at the end. This will help thicken the sauce and make it even more indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams