Description
Quick and easy One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta ready in minutes! A comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 8 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta to the pot and stir to ensure it is submerged in the liquid.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Dairy-Free: Substitute heavy cream with cashew cream or coconut cream.
- Vegan: Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: one pot pasta, creamy garlic pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, quick dinner
