Description
A delightful one-pot pasta dish combining rich garlic flavors with a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta (any type you prefer)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s bubbly and fragrant.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Toss in pasta, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and the sauce thickens (about 10-12 minutes).
- Add Cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy warm!
Notes
Consider substituting dairy milk with almond or coconut milk for a vegan version, and add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg