Description
This One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal. With a rich garlic and Parmesan cheese sauce, this pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti, broken in half
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
- Simmer Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and milk, and bring to a simmer. Add the pasta, stirring frequently. Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or steamed broccoli for a heartier meal.
- Use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
- Stir in a splash more milk if the pasta thickens too much before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
