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One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Just 20 Minutes!)

This quick and easy one-pot pasta recipe combines garlic, Parmesan, and creamy milk for a delicious meal in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups milk (whole preferred, or use any you have)
  • 1 cup water (or as needed to just cover the pasta)
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream (optional for extra creaminess)
  • optional garnish: chopped parsley or basil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add pasta, water, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and cook until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in milk and Parmesan cheese, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Optional: add cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed, garnish with chopped parsley or basil, and serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and add a splash of extra milk if the sauce is too thick.
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