One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

This One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a comforting and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with family and friends. What sets this dish apart is its creamy texture infused with the rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese, all made in just one pot—making cleanup a breeze! It’s a quick and satisfying option that elevates basic pasta into a gourmet experience.

Whether you’re surprising your loved ones or simply treating yourself after a long day, this pasta dish is sure to impress. Serve it as a main course or as a delightful side alongside grilled chicken or roasted vegetables. Readers will love how easy it is to whip up this flavorful dish without the hassle of multiple pots and pans.

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Directions

1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour in 2 cups of milk and bring it to a simmer.
4. Add the 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to the package directions, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Ingredient Substitutions: You can substitute whole milk with any type of milk or plant-based milk. For a dairy-free option, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
• Optional Variations: Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition.
• Storage or Reheating Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot over low heat, adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

Recipe Information

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy

One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

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Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 15 minutes mins

Total 25 minutes mins

A comforting and delicious one-pot pasta dish with creamy garlic and Parmesan flavors, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.

Servings 4 servings

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 2 cups milk Whole milk or plant-based milk can be used.
• ▢ 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Nutritional yeast can be used for a dairy-free option.
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ Fresh parsley for garnish

Method

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Preparation

1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour in 2 cups of milk and bring it to a simmer.
4. Add the 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to the package directions, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

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Notes

You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot over low heat, adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

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