This one-pot creamy garlic pasta is rich, quick, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Prep 10 min • Cook 15 min • Serves 4
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Wide and deep enough to cook the pasta right in the sauce for a true one-pot meal.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts into a smooth, creamy sauce without clumping.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet or pot and cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add pasta, broth, milk, and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until creamy.
- Finish with parsley and serve hot.
Tips for the best results
Cook the pasta just to al dente, salt the pasta water well, and save a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Fresh herbs and Parmesan can add even more flavor at the end.
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Minces four cloves in seconds so the garlic flavor spreads evenly through the sauce.
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