One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A comforting and quick one-pot creamy garlic pasta perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Fettuccine or spaghetti (or any pasta shape)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano/nutritional yeast)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Olive oil (or butter)
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté garlic in the same pot with olive oil over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour milk into the pot, stirring, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and blended.
- Add the drained pasta back in, tossing to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding protein, sautéed veggies, or experimenting with different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic pasta, one pot recipe, quick dinner