Description
A quick and easy one pot pasta dish featuring creamy garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or preferred type)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the pasta and pour in the milk. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook according to pasta package instructions, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the milk is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
This pasta dish is versatile; feel free to add sautéed vegetables or protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg