One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Just 20 Minutes!) Recipe
Creamy and flavorful, this one-pot garlic pasta is a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights. With a creamy sauce and a hint of garlic, it’s a comforting meal that can be ready in just 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups milk (whole preferred, or use any you have)
- 1 cup water (or as needed to just cover the pasta)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream (for extra creaminess)
- garnish Chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter (or heat the olive oil) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add Pasta & Liquid: Pour in the dry pasta, milk, and enough water to just barely cover the pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook the Pasta: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 8–10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce.
- Stir in Cheese & Seasoning: Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. For an extra creamy sauce, stir in cream cheese or sour cream.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: One Pot, Creamy Garlic Pasta, Quick Dinner Recipe, Pasta with Garlic Sauce
