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One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Creamy, garlicky pasta cooked in one pan with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor

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ItalianPastaOne-PanDinnerComfortWeeknightQuick & Easy#creamy#garlic-lovers

Steps

  1. 1Cook the garlic butter

    Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden.

    Don't let the garlic burn or it will turn bitter

    GarlicButter
  2. 2Cook the pasta

    Add pasta to the pan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.

    The pasta cooks directly in the pan with the garlic, absorbing all the flavor

    PastaPasta water
  3. 3Add Parmesan and finish

    When pasta is cooked, add grated Parmesan cheese and toss until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency. Season with black pepper.

    The starchy pasta water helps emulsify the cheese into a silky sauce

    ParmesanPasta waterBlack pepper
  4. 4Garnish and serve

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

    Add cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein if desired

    Parsley