Description
A simple and delicious one-pot pasta recipe featuring creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta and milk, and mix to combine thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook according to the pasta package instructions until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Taste the pasta and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Add vegetables or proteins for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg