Description
Creamy Garlic Pasta is a rich, silky one pot comfort food made with butter, fresh garlic, milk, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy creamy garlic noodles recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add dry pasta directly into the pot.
- Pour in milk and water and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Once pasta is tender and liquid has thickened, stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- For extra creaminess, stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
- Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess. Thin pasta shapes cook faster and work best for this one pot method.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy garlic pasta, garlic butter pasta, parmesan garlic noodles, one pot pasta recipe, easy creamy pasta sauce