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One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

Quick, easy, and flavorful One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta. Ready in minutes with simple ingredients!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne work well)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes for a touch of heat

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Combine pasta, broth, water, olive oil, and garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven.
    1 pound pasta, 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups water, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 6 cloves garlic
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is almost completely absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup heavy cream
  4. Season with salt and pepper (and red pepper flakes, if using).
    to taste Salt and pepper, Optional: Red pepper flakes
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately!
    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese