Quick One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Make a rich, comforting pasta dish with garlic and Parmesan cheese in one pot in under 20 minutes for a simple weeknight dinner.
- 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 angel hair pasta
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Place the pasta, broth, minced garlic, and butter into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring often.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of reserved broth or milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- You can add cooked, shredded chicken breast during the final step for a heartier meal.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pre-shredded cheese does not melt as smoothly into the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90