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One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and comforting one-pot pasta dish where spaghetti simmers in broth, garlic, cream, and Parmesan to create a velvety sauce that clings to every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped


Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Place your large pot over medium heat and drizzle in olive oil.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour in broth and bring to a simmer, then add spaghetti.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Stir often as pasta cooks, allowing starch to thicken the liquid.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Once pasta is al dente, stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  6. Finishing Touches: Let sauce thicken for 2–3 minutes, then fold in parsley.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Twirl onto plates, garnish with extra Parmesan, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
  • Stir frequently while cooking to prevent pasta from clumping.
  • Reserve a splash of broth to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg