Description
This One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a rich, comforting dish where the pasta cooks right in the garlicky sauce, absorbing flavor and creating a silky, creamy texture—all with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pasta, butter, olive oil, garlic, milk, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for 12–15 minutes, until pasta is tender and the liquid reduces into a creamy sauce.
- Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Remove from heat and finish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add spinach, peas, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a heartier meal.
- Swap milk for half-and-half for a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
