One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A simple, comforting pasta dish made in one pot that results in a creamy garlic sauce clinging to every strand. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or similar)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until it foams.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in dry pasta and milk, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat to simmer and cover the pot.
- Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a richer sauce, swap 1 cup of milk for 1 cup of light cream. For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened soy or oat milk and a vegan Parmesan substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg