Quick Creamy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Make a rich, comforting pasta dish with garlic and Parmesan cheese using just one pot for simple cleanup. This recipe delivers a velvety sauce quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place the pasta, broth, minced garlic, and butter into a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a starchy base.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water or milk to reach your desired consistency.
- This recipe is a great option when you are considering meal planning for busy weeknights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 85