One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Make this creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta in one pot for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup. This recipe delivers ultimate comfort food flavor easily.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the pasta, chicken broth, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer, stirring often, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and the butter until the butter melts completely.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately. Top each serving with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can add cooked, shredded chicken or sautéed shrimp during the final step when stirring in the cheese for a complete meal.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese from a block for the best melting quality and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90