One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Just 20 Minutes!)
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick and easy 20-minute meal, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Equipment
- large pot or deep skillet
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk (preferably whole) or use any you have
- 1 cup water or as needed to just cover the pasta
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream optional (for extra creaminess)
- Chopped parsley or basil optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter (or heat the olive oil) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Pour in the dry pasta, milk, and enough water to just barely cover the pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 8–10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. For an extra creamy sauce, stir in cream cheese or sour cream.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcal
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