Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick, easy, and comforting dish made with linguine or fettuccine cooked in a luscious garlic cream sauce with Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, this meal delivers rich, creamy flavors with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
Sauce and Seasoning
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté the Garlic: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn it to avoid bitterness.
- Add Liquid and Pasta: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth along with the heavy cream. Stir to combine the liquids, then add the dry pasta directly into the pot, ensuring it is mostly submerged.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring the pot to a simmer, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Incorporate Cheese and Season: Once the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened, stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley or other herbs on top. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- Sauté garlic gently to avoid bitterness.
- Use fresh garlic and good quality Parmesan cheese for best flavor.
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent pasta from sticking.
- Add more broth if sauce becomes too thick before pasta is cooked fully.
- Serve immediately for the best silky and luscious texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, creamy garlic pasta, easy dinner, quick pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta
