Description
A comforting one pot creamy garlic pasta that brings the family together with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne preferred)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk (whole or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Pour in the pasta and milk, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, garlic, one pot, family dinner