Description
A simple and quick one-pot creamy garlic pasta dish with rich flavors and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is al dente, reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.
- Add Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: one pot, creamy garlic pasta, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner