Description
A rich and comforting one-pot pasta dish infused with garlic and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the pasta and broth to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, one-pot, garlic, creamy, Italian, quick meal