One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta features pasta simmered in a rich, garlicky chicken broth, finished with heavy cream, butter, and parmesan.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 550 kcal
Cooking Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1.5 cups small pasta
- 1.5-2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup parmesan
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- parsley for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Heat a pan on medium/low heat and add the olive oil. Then add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook this for 1-2 minutes, careful not to burn the garlic.
Next add the small pasta to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Keep simmering the pasta until it absorbs almost all the broth (about 10-15 minutes). Stir every couple of minutes to ensure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom.
When the pasta is almost cooked and most of the chicken broth is absorbed, add the heavy cream. Mix well and return to a simmer, continue cooking until pasta reaches al dente consistency. Add splashes of chicken broth as needed.
Then add the butter, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and top with some parsley if desired.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken broth, Easy Dinner, garlic, One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta, Pasta, quick meal