Description
A comforting and quick dish featuring pasta in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned.
- Incorporate the pasta and pour in the milk, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook the pasta according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy pasta, creamy garlic pasta, one pot meal