Description
This One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick, comforting dish made by cooking pasta directly in a flavorful mixture of chicken broth, milk, and garlic, then finishing it with Parmesan cheese and cream for a luscious, easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk (any type)
- 8 ounces spaghetti or any pasta of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot or deep skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the garlic.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Add liquids and pasta: Pour in chicken broth and milk, then add the pasta. Season with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Bring to boil: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom.
- Simmer until pasta is cooked: Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, approximately 10 minutes.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and blends smoothly into the sauce.
- Add heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, creating a creamy, well-coated pasta.
- Let rest: Remove the pot from heat and let the pasta rest for a couple of minutes so the sauce can thicken slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top if desired and serve the creamy garlic pasta warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer or have on hand; cooking time may vary slightly.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using salted broth or cheese.
- To make it dairy-free, use plant-based milk and cream alternatives and omit Parmesan or use vegan cheese.
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent pasta from sticking or burning at the bottom.
