One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta: Quick & Delicious Dinner Recipe
This One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a game changer for weeknight dinners, combining simplicity and indulgence in just one pot. Enjoy creamy, garlicky goodness that warms your heart and satisfies your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Fresh garlic
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh spinach
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn, as burnt garlic can turn bitter.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta. Stir well to ensure the pasta is submerged and cooking evenly.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook according to the pasta package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is al dente, reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, mixing thoroughly until combined and creamy.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the sauce.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust to your preference.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for protein, toss in other veggies like cherry tomatoes or mushrooms for added flavor, and adjust the creaminess by reducing the amount of heavy cream or broth.