One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
450kcal
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 200-300 g Pasta Provides the hearty base and soaks up the creamy sauce.
- 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced Boosts flavor and supports digestion and immunity.
- 1½-2 cups Milk (whole or 2%) Creates a creamy texture and keeps the sauce light compared to heavy cream.
- ¾-1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Adds savory umami and thickens the sauce as it melts.
- 2 tbsp Olive oil Helps sauté garlic and brings healthy monounsaturated fats and flavor.
- to taste Salt Enhances all the flavors in the dish.
- to taste Black pepper Adds a warming finish and balances richness.
- optional Parsley, chopped Brightens the dish with fresh color and a hint of herbaceousness.
Method
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add 3–4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds. Please watch closely to avoid browning.
- Add the pasta to the pot and pour in enough water to just cover it (about 4–5 cups, depending on pasta type and amount).
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Lower the heat and stir in 1½–2 cups of milk and ¾–1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the pasta.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, stirring gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and give one final stir.
- Serve warm, ladling into bowls and topping with extra Parmesan if you like.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories450kcalCarbohydrates60gProtein18gFat18gSaturated Fat8gSodium400mgFiber2gSugar4g
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor. Stir frequently while the pasta cooks to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning to taste, keeping in mind that Parmesan is salty.