Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Just 20 Minutes!) is your go-to recipe for a delightful meal that combines rich flavors and quick preparation. In just 20 minutes, you can create a comforting dish featuring tender pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic and Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, this versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite proteins or vegetables. Minimal cleanup means you can enjoy more time at the table and less time washing dishes. Whether you’re cooking for family or planning a cozy dinner for two, this creamy pasta is bound to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in pasta, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, milk, and enough water to cover the pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg