One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Spaghetti simmered in garlic butter and finished with parmesan.

Total
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream(optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mince the garlic and grate the parmesan cheese.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the spaghetti, broth, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Stir in the parmesan and heavy cream (if using) until creamy. Remove from heat.
- 5
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
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