Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is the ultimate easy dinner recipe for garlic lovers. Cooked in one pan with simple ingredients like garlic, cream, parmesan, and broth, this creamy pasta is perfect for weeknights. A comforting, no-fuss meal that delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
12 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine recommended)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour in broth and heavy cream, then bring to a gentle boil.
4. Add pasta directly into the pot and reduce heat to simmer.
5. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender.
6. Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
7. Let sit for 1-2 minutes for sauce to thicken slightly.
8. Serve hot, topped with extra parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This recipe works best with long pasta shapes like spaghetti or linguine.
For added protein, toss in grilled chicken or shrimp.
To reheat leftovers, add a splash of broth or cream to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg