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    Home » Recipes » Pasta » Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe

    Published: March 1, 2022 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: December 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a rich, creamy, and delicious Italian dish made with a silky smooth garlic parmesan sauce and seasoning. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make a One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.

    I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to show the process visually clearly. This creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a delicious meal that can be served for lunch and dinner. And the best part is, it comes all together in under 30 minutes.

    Jump to:
    • What is Garlic Parmesan Pasta?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make One-pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta?
    • Tips
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Related Recipes
    • Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe video
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    • FAQ

    What is Garlic Parmesan Pasta?

    Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a super-rich, creamy and one-pot Italian meal. It is usually made with pasta of your choice, chicken broth, milk, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning herbs. Here the uncooked pasta is cooked in a chicken broth-milk mixture and the parmesan cheese is stirred to achieve the silky smooth cheesy texture.

    Even though this recipe is a one-pot meal, you can also make ahead of the sauce and then stir in your favorite pasta. The One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is one of the easy-to-make dishes, especially on a busy weekday or weekend. And the best part is, it is also one of the kids-friendly dishes that delight your little one.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you will need to make this Garlic Parmesan Pasta is minimal and it should be easily available in most supermarkets around. So let's check out what are they below.

    Garlic Parmesan Pasta Ingredients on a table
    • Pasta - I have used Angel Hair Pasta and you can also use fettuccine, rotini, penne, or other kinds of pasta
    • Chicken Broth - It gives a unique flavor and taste to your dish from other white sauce pasta, but you can also use vegetable broth for similar results
    • Milk - full-fat milk gives a rich and creamy texture to your dish
    • Herbs - Basic Italian herbs give a fresh aroma and taste to your dish. And I have also added black pepper powder for mild heat
    • Parmesan Cheese - For the perfect cheesy flavor

    How to make One-pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta?

    The recipe I have shared here is an easy-to-make One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta. The recipe requires basic ingredients and only under 30 minutes to make it from scratch. And it delivers a creamy and deliciously rich one-pot meal for lunch and dinner.

    One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta in a bowl

    Following are the high-level instructions to make this dish but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.

    • Saute the Garlic - In a wide bottom pot with medium heat, add 3 tbsp of unsalted butter and spread well to melt. Add 3 tbsp of minced garlic and saute until it turns aromatic
    • Pour in the Broth - Add 2 cups of chicken broth and give a good mix. You can also use vegetable broth if that's handy for you
    • Add in the Milk - Pour 1 cup of full-fat milk and give a quick mix. You can also use half and half milk to achieve an extra creamy texture
    • Season with Herbs - Add in the dried oregano, parsley, black pepper powder, and salt. Keep an eye on the quantity of salt as the broth already has a good amount of sodium in it
    • Add in the Pasta - Bring the mixture to boil and add in the angel hair pasta
    • Cook the Pasta - Allow the pasta to cook until it turns tender and thick. And it may take around 12 to 15 minutes to reach that consistency
    • Add Cheese - Add the Parmesan cheese, and give it a good mix. You can also splash some warm milk if the pasta is too thick. Finally, garnish with fresh parsley leaves and it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy
    • Serve - Serve this creamy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with roasted green beans, garlic butter chicken, garlic parmesan wings, or sides of your choice

    Tips

    • Sauce - Even though this is a one-pot dish, you can also make the garlic parmesan sauce ahead and mix it with your favorite kinds of pasta
    • Proteins - I have made the basic garlic parmesan pasta here, but you can also add chicken, shrimp, or veggies of your choice
    • Veg Broth - Even though chicken broth gives the classic taste and flavor to this dish, you can also feel free to add vegetable broth to this recipe
    • No Milk - You can also make this pasta dish using coconut milk for a dairy-free version
    • Bake - You can also make Garlic Parmesan pasta in the oven, to do that mix uncooked pasta, garlic, butter, broth, milk, and other herbs in an oven-safe dish. Close and bake it in preheated oven at 360 degrees F for about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove it from the oven and finally mix in the cheese and fresh parsley leaves
    • Salad - You can also use the leftovers to make the Garlic Parmesan Pasta Salad. To make add your favorites veggies like spinach, mushroom, carrot, broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, and some shredded chicken, and enjoy them cold

    Storage Suggestions

    This Garlic Parmesan Pasta stays good in the refrigerator in a closed container for up to 2 days. Make sure to reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk to attain the creamy consistency.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this creamy pasta dish with roasted green beans, garlic butter chicken, garlic butter shrimp, or other side dishes of your choice.

    Related Recipes

    You can also find pasta recipes below and more at Italian recipes.

    • White Sauce Pasta
    • Fettuccine Alfredo
    • Shrimp Alfredo
    • Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
    • Salmon Pasta
    • Masala Pasta

    More garlic parmesan recipes.

    • Garlic Parmesan Sauce
    • Garlic Parmesan Wings
    • Chicken Parmesan (Chicken Parmigiana)
    • Baked Chicken Parmesan
    • Eggplant Parmesan

    More pasta sauce recipes.

    • Alfredo Sauce
    • Pasta Sauce
    • Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce)
    • Marinara Sauce

    Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe video

    I have also shared a detailed video of this One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a delicious meal at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.

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    One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta in a bowl

    One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a rich, creamy, and delicious Italian dish made with a silky smooth garlic parmesan sauce. This creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is one of the easy-to-make meals that can be served for lunch and dinner. And the best part is, it comes all together in just under 30 minutes.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 20 mins
    Adjust 4 serving

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 8 oz Angel Hair Pasta
    • 3 tbsp Butter, unsalted
    • 3 tbsp Garlic, minced
    • 2 cup Chicken Broth, or veg broth
    • 1 cup Milk, full fat
    • Salt, as needed
    • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
    • ½ tsp Parsley, dried
    • ½ tsp Pepper Powder
    • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
    • Parsley, to garnish
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    Instructions
     

    To make Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    • In a wide bottom pot with medium heat, add 3 tbsp of unsalted butter and spread well to melt
      spreading the butter to melt in a pan
    • Add 3 tbsp of minced garlic and saute until it turns aromatic
      sauteing the garlic
    • Add 2 cups of chicken broth and give a good mix. You can also use vegetable broth if that's handy for you
      mixing the chicken broth
    • Pour 1 cup of full-fat milk and give a quick mix. You can also use half and half milk to achieve an extra creamy texture
      adding the full fat milk
    • Add in the dried oregano, parsley, black pepper powder, and salt. Keep an eye on the quantity of salt as the broth already has a good amount of sodium in it
      Adding the Italian seasoning herbs to milk mixture
    • Bring the mixture to boil and add in the angel hair pasta
      Angel hair pasta in a chicken broth-milk mixture
    • Allow the pasta to cook until it turns tender and thick. Stir on and off to cook them evenly. And it may take around 12 to 15 minutes to reach that consistency
      Tender cooked Pasta in a pan
    • Add the Parmesan cheese, and give it a good mix. You can also splash some warm milk if the pasta is too thick
      Grated Parmesan Cheese added to pasta
    • Finally, garnish with fresh parsley leaves and it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy
      Pasta garnished with parsley leaves

    To Serve

    • Serve this creamy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with roasted green beans, garlic butter chicken, garlic parmesan wings, or sides of your choice
      Serving creamy One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    Video

    Notes

    1. Sauce - Even though this is a one-pot dish, you can also make the garlic parmesan sauce ahead and mix it with your favorite kinds of pasta
    2. Proteins - I have made the basic garlic parmesan pasta here, but you can also add chicken, shrimp, or veggies of your choice
    3. Veg Broth - Even though chicken broth gives the classic taste and flavor to this dish, you can also feel free to add vegetable broth to this recipe
    4. No Milk - You can also make this pasta dish using coconut milk for a dairy-free version
    5. Bake - You can also make Garlic Parmesan pasta in the oven, to do that mix uncooked pasta, garlic, butter, broth, milk, and other herbs in an oven-safe dish. Close and bake it in preheated oven at 360 degrees F for about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove it from the oven and finally mix in the cheese and fresh parsley leaves
    6. Salad - You can also use the leftovers to make the Garlic Parmesan Pasta Salad. To make add your favorites veggies like carrot, broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, and some shredded chicken, and enjoy them cold

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg
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    FAQ

    What is Garlic Parmesan Pasta?

    Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a super-rich, creamy and one-pot Italian meal. It is usually made with pasta of your choice, chicken broth, milk, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning herbs. Here the uncooked pasta is cooked in a chicken broth-milk mixture and the parmesan cheese is stirred to achieve the silky smooth cheesy texture.

    What is Garlic Parmesan Sauce made of?

    The sauce is made of butter, garlic, chicken broth, milk, parmesan cheese, and basic Italian seasoning herbs.

    Can I add vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for this recipe?

    Yes, you can replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this dish.

    What to serve with Garlic Parmesan Pasta?

    Serve this creamy pasta dish with roasted green beans, garlic butter chicken, garlic butter shrimp, garlic bread, or other side dishes of your choice.

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Happy Cooking!

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