Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick and comforting dinner made with tender pasta, rich cream, buttery garlic, and Parmesan — all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and cream, then bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Garnish with herbs and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
💡 Tip: Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or grilled chicken for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: one pot creamy garlic pasta, easy garlic pasta, creamy one pot pasta, quick pasta dinner