One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that comes together in just 25 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like garlic, Parmesan cheese, and cream, it’s the perfect weeknight meal with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta any type
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add pasta and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding chicken, shrimp, spinach, or mushrooms. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.