Description
Experience the delightful flavors of One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta, ready in just 20 minutes. This quick and satisfying dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, creamy garlic sauce that’s simply irresistible. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this one-pot meal minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste. With endless customization options, you can easily tailor it to your liking by adding proteins or vegetables. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting friends, this dish promises to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk (whole preferred)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in butter or olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add milk and water, then stir in pasta. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until creamy.
- Optionally mix in cream cheese for extra richness and garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg