One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Just 20 Minutes!)
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is your go-to solution for a quick, delicious meal that brings comfort and satisfaction in just 20 minutes. This creamy dish combines al dente pasta with a rich sauce of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and milk, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your tastewhether you prefer adding grilled chicken, sauted shrimp, or fresh veggies like spinach and cherry tomatoes. In no time, you can enjoy a flavorful dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Saut minced garlic in butter or oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add pasta, milk, and water. Stir to combine and ensure liquid covers the pasta.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and optional cream cheese/sour cream until creamy.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg