Description
A creamy and garlicky pasta dish that’s quick, budget-friendly, and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked to al dente, stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to use different cheeses or add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, garlic, quick meal, one pot