One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A comforting and satisfying creamy garlic pasta dish made in one pot, ready in about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine works beautifully)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add pasta and pour in the milk. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente and sauce is creamy, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap in whole wheat pasta or a dairy alternative as needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for one month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg