Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

One-PotEasyPrep 10 minCook 15 minServes 4

One pot, one silky garlic-Parmesan sauce, zero fuss — the pasta cooks right in the sauce base so the starch does the thickening for you.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti or linguine
3 tbsp unsalted butter
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp kosher salt

Steps

Melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the broth and cream, add the pasta, salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
Cook, stirring often, 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
Remove from the heat, stir in the Parmesan until melted and glossy, and serve immediately.

Serve with: roasted asparagus, a green salad and extra Parmesan.

Stir often in the last few minutes — one-pot pasta thickens fast and can stick if left alone.

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