Description
This One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is the ultimate quick and comforting weeknight meal. Made with tender pasta simmered in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, this dish is ready in 20 minutes and uses just one pot for easy cleanup. Perfectly cheesy, silky, and full of flavor—your new go-to pasta recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in the Italian seasoning.
- Add the pasta, making sure it is mostly submerged. Bring to a simmer.
- 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.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For added protein, stir in cooked chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon. If the sauce becomes too thick, add an extra splash of broth or cream. This recipe works with any pasta shape, but longer noodles create the creamiest texture. For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, creamy garlic pasta, easy pasta recipe, 20 minute dinner, garlic parmesan pasta, weeknight meals, comfort food