PrintOne-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Make this rich, comforting, and flavorful garlic parmesan pasta in a single pot. It is quick enough for a weeknight dinner and tastes like restaurant quality.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the pasta, broth, water, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, butter, and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Taste the pasta and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately in bowls, topping each serving with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the broth with whole milk.
- If you are planning your meals for the week, this recipe pairs well with simple meal planning strategies.
- If you want to add protein, stir in 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken during the last step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75