30-Minute One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

one pot garlic parmesan pasta on a plate with basil garnish.

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30-Minute One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This one pot garlic parmesan pasta is made in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients like chicken stock, milk, pasta, and parmesan cheese.

Prep Time5

Cook Time19

Total Time24

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Morgan Peaceman

Equipment

1 large pot
1 strainer
1 wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 pkg short pasta
3-4 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoon butter unsalted
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 cup whole milk or half and half
2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
salt
pepper

Instructions

Peel and mince (very finely chop) four garlic cloves.
In a large pot, melt the butter and add the garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken stock, heavy cream and bring to a boil.
Add in the pasta, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 18 minutes or until al dente.
Add in the parmesan and stir to combine. The sauce should begin to get thick and coat the pasta evenly.
Sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper and salt. Serve as desired with a garnish of extra parmesan and fresh basil.

Notes

Wait until there is a very little amount of liquid in the pot once the pasta cooks to add the parmesan. We are looking for a thicker sauce rather than keeping it thin. Don't forget to season the sauce with salt and pepper as you stir! This gives the recipe balance.

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