One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A comforting one pot pasta dish featuring creamy garlic sauce and Parmesan cheese, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the spaghetti. Bring to a boil and allow it to cook for about 9-11 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously.
- Taste the dish and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Remove from heat, and if desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, you can use lower-fat milk instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, garlic, one pot, family-friendly, Italian
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