Creamy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Make this rich, comforting pasta dish quickly in a single pot. It features a velvety sauce made with garlic, butter, and plenty of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 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
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place the pasta, broth, butter, and minced garlic into a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer, stirring often, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. The liquid should reduce to a thick, starchy sauce 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 to your taste. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of hot water or extra broth until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately. Garnish each portion with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if you are using it.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- Grate your Parmesan cheese fresh from a block; pre-shredded cheese does not melt as smoothly.
- If you are looking for easy weeknight meal planning, this recipe is a great addition.
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: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90