One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a rich, creamy, and delicious Italian dish made with a silky smooth garlic parmesan sauce. 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.
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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.
- 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.
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.
More garlic parmesan recipes
- Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Chicken Parmesan (Chicken Parmigiana)
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Eggplant Parmesan
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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.
📖 Recipe
One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
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
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
- Add 3 tbsp of minced garlic and saute until it turns aromatic
- Add 2 cups of chicken broth and give a good mix. You can also use vegetable broth if that's handy for you
- 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
- 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
- Bring the mixture to boil and add in the angel hair pasta
- 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
- 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
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
Video
Notes
- 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 carrot, broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, and some shredded chicken, and enjoy them cold
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FAQ
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.
The sauce is made of butter, garlic, chicken broth, milk, parmesan cheese, and basic Italian seasoning herbs.
Yes, you can replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this dish.
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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