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Close-up of a bowl of One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta topped with parsley and toasted breadcrumbs.

One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

Make a rich, creamy garlic pasta using just one pot. This recipe simplifies the process by cooking the pasta directly in the sauce base.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Liquid
  • 12 ounces Linguine or fettuccine pasta Do not break the pasta
  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Water
Sauce Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place the uncooked pasta, broth, and water into a large pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir in the cooked garlic and oil mixture. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of hot water or broth until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Serve immediately. You can garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Stirring the pasta frequently while it cooks is important to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. If you prefer a richer sauce, you can substitute half of the water with milk.

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