One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
A comforting dish made with pasta, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, cooked all in one pot for a simple yet rich meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or farfalle) Choose quality pasta for best results.
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh cloves enhance flavor.
- 2 cups Milk (whole, low-fat, or plant-based) Use your preferred milk for creaminess.
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated Substitute with Pecorino if needed.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked preferred.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Good quality extra virgin recommended.
- optional Parsley, for garnish Adds color and freshness.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add pasta and enough milk to cover it completely.
- Simmer and cook pasta as per package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat on the stove with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.