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Delicious One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta with garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese.

One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

A quick and creamy pasta dish that cooks all in one pot, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 12 ounces dry pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or similar) Choose a shape that holds sauce well.
  • 3.5-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Adjust based on desired creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Used for sautéing garlic.
  • 5-6 cloves minced garlic Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For creaminess in the sauce.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for best results.
  • 1 pinch salt To taste.
  • 1 pinch black pepper To taste.
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice For brightness.
  • 1 handful fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm the pot over medium heat and melt the butter with a splash of olive oil.
  2. Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the dry pasta and a pinch of salt, stirring well to prevent clumping.
Cooking
  1. Cover partially and simmer, stirring every minute or two, until the pasta is just shy of al dente.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan, keeping the heat low.
  3. Continue stirring until the sauce is silky and clings to the noodles.
  4. Adjust thickness by adding a splash more liquid if too thick, or letting it bubble if too thin.
Finishing Touches
  1. Finish with black pepper, lemon juice, and parsley. Taste and adjust salt.
  2. Serve hot, enjoying the creamy comfort of the dish.

Notes

For thicker sauce, keep the heat low and stir gently after adding cheese and cream. Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal texture. Add rotisserie chicken, peas, or bacon bits for extra protein if desired.