Description
A rich and comforting one-pot pasta dish with garlic and creamy cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (any type you prefer)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnishing)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Toss in your pasta and pour in the milk, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the pasta, stirring frequently, until it reaches al dente perfection.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper.
- Once the mixture is creamy and luxurious, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to two months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: one pot, creamy pasta, garlic pasta, weeknight dinner, easy recipe