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    One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    Published: Apr 7, 2023 · Modified: May 23, 2023 by nomastehungry · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This dreamy and creamy one pot garlic parmesan pasta is made with just one pot and ready to serve in just 30 minutes. No need to clean a bunch of dishes with this one, but be sure to leave room for seconds, because this recipe is drool-worthy, guaranteed!

    two bowls of parmesan pasta with pasta on a fork

    Pasta is perfect for any season, any time of day, and day of the week, especially when it's a one pot dinner.

    As with all my pasta recipes, like my creamy spinach pasta (recipe), or my easy vegetable pasta bake (recipe), they're full of flavor, easy to prepare and make ahead of time. Trust me when I say, this garlic parmesan pasta version is one of the books.

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    • What are the ingredients for this recipe?
    • How do I make this recipe?
    • Pasta Swaps and Substitutions
    • Recipe Variations
    • Kitchen Equipment and Tools
    • How do I store this recipe? Can I freeze it?
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    • One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    What are the ingredients for this recipe?

    This recipe doesn't get any easier than a few ingredients from the fridge and from the pantry.

    a flat picture of a bowl of noodles with a fork on the side
    • Pasta - short pasta like mezzi rigatoni, penne, or even rotini works great for this dish.
    • Garlic
    • Butter
    • Parmesan cheese - this will act as the parmesan in the sauce itself, and also as an additional garnish
    • Whole milk or half and half
    • Chicken Stock - helps give the sauce flavor and with thickening the sauce itself
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    See the recipe card below for specifics and ingredient quantities.

    How do I make this recipe?

    This recipe is made in just one pot, a few simple steps and directions, and you're eating in just 30 minutes!

    bowls of pasta with a fork holding a few noodles of pasta

    Start by bringing a large pot of water to boil and cook your penne or rigatoni al dente. Strain and set aside. In the same pot, melt the butter and add the garlic, sauté until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock, heavy cream, and bring to a rolling boil. Whisk the sauce until it thickens, add back in the pasta and stir to coat.

    a bowl of pasta with a fork

    Pour in the parmesan and stir to combine. Continue to stir the pasta on a low flame until the pasta and sauce fully combine and thickens. Add more parmesan as desired. Sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper and salt. Serve as desired with a garnish of extra parmesan

    HINT: Ladle the pasta into the sauce rather than fully straining the pasta. This allows some of the pasta water to stay on the pasta and adds delicious flavor and starch to the sauce itself, letting the sauce thicken even more.

    Pasta Swaps and Substitutions

    I would be remiss if I didn't offer you some substitution and swap options for this recipe, so that you can fully enjoy it, regardless of any dietary needs.

    • Pasta - instead of using durum or regular flour penne, you can easily use gluten free penne.
    • Cheese - swap the regular parmesan for dairy-free.
    • Milk - feel free to use almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk for this dish.
    • Stock - want to keep it vegetarian? Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

    Recipe Variations

    One of the benefits of making a pasta recipe is that there are a bunch of ways to vary how you serve and make this dish. Here's a few ideas:

    • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes to the pasta as you mix in the ricotta and marinara.
    • Veggies - add some spinach, broccoli, or peas if you want to make this a veggie-friendly recipe.
    • Meat - you can add in some ground beef or ground turkey to this dish for some added protein.

    Kitchen Equipment and Tools

    For this recipe, we'll need pretty standard tools and kitchen equipment when it comes to making the pasta and baking it. One of the tools I highly recommend using is a spider skimmer or spatula. This spatula is circular, and has tiny holes in it. I find it's a lot easier to make pasta recipes when it calls for straining and baking pasta to just use the spider spatula and move the pasta from the water and pot directly to the dish. Less mess and less things to dirty.

    Otherwise, here's other common tools you'll need:

    • Strainer - if you're not using the spider skimmer/spatula
    • Large pot
    • Wooden spoon

    How do I store this recipe? Can I freeze it?

    All leftovers can be placed in a tightly sealed tupperware and placed directly in the fridge. This recipe is also freeze friendly, so if you want to make this dish for another day, simply prep the veggies and pasta, place into a tupperware and into the freezer it goes. When ready, you can defrost the pasta, top with the cheese and bake according to instructions.

    PRO TIP:

    Don't forget to season the sauce with salt and pepper as you stir! This gives the recipe balance.

    Hungry for More?

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

    • baked pasta in a casserole dish
      Easy Baked Ziti Recipe
    • a bowl of orzo pasta with vegetables and cheese
      Mediterranean Orzo Pasta
    • pasta and veggies in a pan with salt and a spoon around it
      Easy Pasta Primavera Recipe
    • close up of pasta with tomatoes and basil
      Best Summer Sauce Recipe
    two bowls of parmesan pasta with pasta on a fork

    One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

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    This dreamy and creamy one pot garlic parmesan pasta is made with just one pot and ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 19 minutes mins
    Total Time 24 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people

    Equipment

    • 1 large pot
    • 1 strainer
    • 1 spider skimmer or spatulat optional
    • 1 wooden spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pkg short pasta
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 tablespoon butter unsalted
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
    • ⅓ cup whole milk or half and half
    • ½ cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
    • salt
    • pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook your penne or rigatoni al dente. Strain and set aside.
    • In the same pot, melt the butter and add the garlic, sauté until fragrant.
    • Pour in the chicken stock, heavy cream, and bring to a rolling boil. Whisk the sauce until it thickens, add back in the pasta and stir to coat.
    • Pour in the parmesan and stir to combine.
    • Continue to stir the pasta on a low flame until the pasta and sauce fully combine and thickens. Add more parmesan as desired.
    • Sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper and salt. Serve as desired with a garnish of extra parmesan.
    Keyword creamy pasta, easy pasta recipe, one pot dinner, one pot meal, parmesan sauce, pasta dish, pasta recipe

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