Description
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish with a smooth, creamy garlic and cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the pasta, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Do not brown the garlic; cook it just until fragrant. Stir pasta to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking. Adjust salt to taste because Parmesan can be salty.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg