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One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

A rich, silky garlic pasta cooked entirely in one pot for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 12 oz dry pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups broth vegetable or chicken
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  3. Pour in broth and cream, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Add pasta and simmer, stirring frequently, until tender.
  5. Stir in Parmesan until sauce is smooth and creamy.

Notes

Stir frequently to prevent sticking and adjust liquid as needed.