Description
This creamy garlic pasta is a quick and delicious meal that combines the flavors of garlic and parmesan with a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk (whole preferred)
- 1 cup water (or as needed to just cover the pasta)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- garnish Chopped parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add milk and water to the pot, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- If desired, mix in cream cheese or sour cream for added creaminess.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water added.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins to enhance the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg