Description
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish that combines creamy garlic sauce with tender pasta for a delightful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add 8 oz of pasta along with 2 cups of milk to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
- After the pasta is cooked, stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, or protein like chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, garlic, one pot, easy recipe, weeknight meal