Description
A quick and comforting pasta dish with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta (any type you prefer—spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Milk (or a non-dairy alternative)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Parsley (optional; for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic until it’s fragrant—about 1 minute.
- Add the pasta to the pot and pour in milk, ensuring all the pasta is submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
- Stir occasionally and cook until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients, including cheese, to amplify flavors. Adjust milk quantity for desired sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, garlic, one pot, quick meal, weeknight dinner