One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Just 20 Minutes!)
If you’re in need of a quick and comforting meal, look no further than this One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta. This delightful dish can be ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights. With its rich, creamy sauce and robust garlic flavor, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings while requiring minimal cleanup. Ideal for family dinners or a cozy night in, you can customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to create a meal that’s uniquely yours. Once you try this easy recipe, it will undoubtedly become a staple in your household.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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 (whole preferred)
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente.
- In the same pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add milk and water to the pot; stir well before adding drained pasta.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese; stir until creamy.
- For extra richness, mix in cream cheese or sour cream before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg