One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A quick and easy creamy garlic pasta cooked in one pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta Your choice of pasta.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced garlic for flavor.
- 2 cups milk Can substitute with dairy-free alternatives.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for best results.
- to taste salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pasta and 4 cups of water (or broth) and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- After the pasta is cooked, stir in the milk and Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For richer sauce, consider adding a pat of butter when stirring in the cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.