One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe Easy to Make
This One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a rich and creamy Italian main course that comes together in just 20 minutes. Easy One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is perfect for a quick dinner with minimal cleanup. Enjoy a comforting meal that is delicious and simple to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta spaghetti or linguine or penne
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups milk whole preferred or use any you have
- 1 cup water or as needed to just cover the pasta
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream (for extra creaminess)
- Optional garnish Chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Melt the butter or heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot or deep skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant while stirring constantly.
- Pour in the dry pasta, milk, and enough water to just cover the pasta and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes until pasta is al dente and liquid reduces to a creamy sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until the cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- For extra creaminess, stir in cream cheese or sour cream if desired.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 kcal
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