Description
A quick and easy one pot creamy garlic pasta recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups uncooked fettuccine or linguine
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3. Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and milk. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
- 4. Add the salt and black pepper. Stir everything together well.
- 5. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is almost al dente. Stir occasionally, about every 3-4 minutes.
- 6. Uncover the skillet. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter. Continue to stir gently as the cheese melts and the butter incorporates, creating a creamy sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, uncovered, until the pasta is cooked through and the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
- 7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or broth, or in the microwave in short intervals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g