Easy Creamy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Make this creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta in one pot for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup. This recipe delivers rich, cheesy comfort food flavor fast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, and butter into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequently.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of milk or reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality Parmesan cheese that you grate yourself. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- If you want to add protein, stir in 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken during the final step when adding the cheese.
- This recipe is excellent for using up pantry staples, making it a quick cheesy meal option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 85
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 95