Description
A quick and easy one pot creamy garlic pasta recipe that delivers rich, garlicky comfort in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the pasta and milk to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking. If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce it; if too thick, add a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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 pasta, one pot pasta, quick dinner