Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is rich, indulgent, and simple to make. Tender pasta cooks in a creamy garlic sauce with Parmesan cheese, herbs, and a touch of butter—all in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
- Optional: 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp for protein
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add pasta, broth, and cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 10–12 minutes or until pasta is tender and sauce is creamy.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Add cooked chicken or shrimp if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
Optional: Add spinach or peas for extra vegetables. Adjust cream or broth to reach your preferred sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Pasta
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy garlic pasta, one pot pasta, easy garlic pasta, simple pasta dinner
