Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Just 20 Minutes!) is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, bringing together rich flavors and creamy textures in a single pot. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delicious meal that’s perfect for busy families or cozy nights in with friends. The fragrant garlic and savory Parmesan cheese meld beautifully to create a mouthwatering sauce that clings to every bite of pasta. Whether you keep it simple or add your favorite proteins and veggies, this dish is sure to satisfy.
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
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add pasta, milk, water, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer until pasta is al dente (10–12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted. For extra creaminess, mix in cream cheese or sour cream if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg