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One Pot Garlic Butter Pasta

A creamy, flavorful pasta cooked entirely in one pot with garlic, butter, and Parmesan for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz dry pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add broth, cream, and pasta, stirring to combine.
  3. Simmer until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Season and serve immediately.

Notes

Add protein or vegetables to customize.