One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (20 Minutes!)
Creamy garlic Parmesan pasta made in one pot with milk, butter, and Italian seasoning. Ready in 20 minutes for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups milk (whole preferred, or use any you have)
- 1 cup water (or as needed to just cover the pasta)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream (for extra creaminess) Optional
- Chopped parsley or basil Optional: garnish
Instructions
Sauté Garlic:
In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter (or heat the olive oil) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.Add Pasta and Milk:
Pour in the dry pasta, milk, and enough water to just barely cover the pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.Simmer Until Creamy:
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 8–10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce.Stir in Cheese:
Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. For an extra creamy sauce, stir in cream cheese or sour cream.Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve immediately while hot.