Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, delivering a decadent blend of flavors in just 20 minutes. This dish features a rich, creamy garlic sauce that envelops pasta in comfort, making it an instant family favorite. With minimal cleanup and a handful of versatile ingredients, it’s perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests without the fuss. Customize with your choice of herbs, vegetables, or proteins to create a meal that suits everyone’s palate. Enjoy a satisfying bowl of this creamy delight tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and grating the Parmesan cheese.
- In a large pot, bring enough water to cover the pasta to a boil. Add salt and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in minced garlic and olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding burning.
- Gradually add milk while stirring and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in grated Parmesan and pepper until melted and creamy.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg