Description
One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, garlicky, and satisfying dish made entirely in one pot. With no heavy cream and minimal cleanup, it’s a quick and comforting dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk (plus more as needed)
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and milk, then add uncooked fettuccine.
- Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 18–20 minutes until pasta is tender. Add more milk if the sauce thickens too much.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Swap milk with half-and-half for extra creaminess.
- Stir in cooked chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms for added protein.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Toss in spinach toward the end for added greens and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
