Description
A quick and easy creamy garlic pasta made in one pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the milk and add the pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition. Adjust the garlic based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg