Description
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy garlic pasta made in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the pasta, vegetable broth, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta, easy pasta recipe, creamy garlic pasta