Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta, a quick and satisfying meal ready in just 20 minutes. This delightful dish combines al dente pasta with a creamy garlic sauce that will impress your family and friends without the fuss of multiple pots to clean. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, you can customize it by adding your favorite proteins or vegetables. With its velvety texture and comforting taste, this pasta recipe is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in butter or olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add milk and water until the pasta is just covered; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in the pasta, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–12 minutes until al dente.
- Once cooked, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg