One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for busy evenings when you want a delicious, fuss-free meal. Made with simple ingredients like pasta, garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese, this dish comes together in just one pot—making it easy to prepare and clean up. The garlic-infused sauce is rich, flavorful, and coated over perfectly cooked pasta, making each bite indulgent and satisfying.
The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity. You start by sautéing garlic in butter, allowing it to release its aromatic flavor. Then, you add the pasta along with broth or water, and let everything simmer together. The pasta absorbs the flavors from the garlic and butter, cooking in its own sauce to create a creamy, savory dish without needing cream. Once the pasta is tender, a generous amount of grated Parmesan is stirred in, creating a luscious, velvety sauce that perfectly coats the noodles.
To make One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta even more flavorful, you can add seasonings like red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, fresh parsley for brightness, or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra zest. If you want to make it a complete meal, toss in some grilled chicken, shrimp, or sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
This dish is ready in about 20 minutes, making it a great weeknight option. The fact that everything is cooked in one pot makes it both time-efficient and easy to clean up afterward. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding the whole family, One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
With its rich flavor, creamy texture, and minimal cleanup, this dish is everything you want in a comfort meal – simple, quick, and full of deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and heavy cream until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
I don’t get why everyone is raving about this. It was just ok to me. Seems too oily.
Yummy!!! 🥳 Perfect for a quick dinner, I added some chicken too!
Maybe to much garlic tho.
Wouldn’t recommend. Too much cheese for my taste. My kids didn’t eat it!
Super easy to make, and I liked it! But, why do you add garlic at the start? It burned a bit.
This pasta was so creamy and delicious! My family loved it, will definitely make again.
I’m glad you liked it! It’s such an easy recipe, isn’t it? I can’t believe how creamy it turns out.