Description
A quick and comforting one pot meal featuring buttery garlic and creamy Parmesan pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups whole or 2% milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Stir in the pasta, ensuring it’s well-coated with the butter.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover the pasta and bring to a rapid boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- Pour in the milk and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese continuously until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- If desired, finish with chopped parsley for freshness.
Notes
For a lighter version, try using dairy alternatives. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy garlic, quick meals, one pot, Italian