One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A simple and delicious creamy garlic pasta made in one pot, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk (whole or unsweetened almond)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the pasta directly to the pot and stir to coat with garlic oil for about a minute.
- Pour in the milk while stirring to create a creamy base.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (about 10-12 minutes).
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Top with chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the creamy sauce clinging to the pasta.
Notes
This pasta can be customized by adding protein like chicken or shrimp and mixing in vegetables like spinach or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, garlic, one pot, quick dinner, comfort food
Find it online: https://ivoryapron.com/one-pot-creamy-garlic-pasta/