One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe
This One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a quick and easy comfort dish that combines rich garlic, creamy Parmesan cheese, and tender linguine all cooked together in one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it features a luscious sauce made with butter, olive oil, chicken stock, and heavy cream, enhanced with fresh parsley for a touch of freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 8 ounces linguine
- 8 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil: In a large stock pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat until fully combined and shimmering.
- Sauté the garlic: Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the pot and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add chicken stock and bring to boil: Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and increase the heat to high to bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
- Cook the linguine: Add 8 ounces of linguine to the boiling stock. Cook according to the package directions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reserve some cooking liquid: Use a measuring cup to remove 1/4 cup of the hot cooking liquid from the pot and set it aside for later use if needed to adjust sauce consistency.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Remove the pot from heat, then stir in 8 ounces of grated Parmesan cheese thoroughly until the cheese is melted and the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved cooking liquid gradually to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately: Dish out the creamy garlic Parmesan pasta while hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
- Add cooked chicken or sautéed mushrooms for extra protein and texture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and smooth melting.
- Be careful when cooking garlic to avoid burning as it can make the sauce bitter.
- The reserved pasta water helps to loosen the sauce without diluting flavor.
Keywords: One pot pasta, Creamy garlic Parmesan pasta, Easy pasta recipe, Weeknight dinner, Italian pasta dish
