Description
A creamy and savory one-pot pasta dish featuring garlic and Parmesan that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 3–4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup of frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by melting the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant.
- Add the pasta to the pot, followed by the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cover the pot and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, along with the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Let the pasta sit for a minute to thicken, then return the pot to low heat and stir gently until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider using gluten-free pasta for dietary needs and nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg