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Ultra close-up macro of creamy garlic parmesan pasta twirled in a rich velvety sauce with cracked black pepper and fresh parsley

One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Tender fettuccine or penne pasta cooked directly in rich garlic broth, finished with heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for ultra-velvety comfort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (bowls)
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Aromatic Base
  • 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta uncooked
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or rich vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Finishing & Cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional for gentle heat

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt unsalted butter in a deep 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to brown.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet, gently pressing noodles into the simmering liquid. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove the lid. The pasta should be tender al dente and the liquid reduced into a silky, starch-enriched glaze.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat. Gradually sprinkle in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring vigorously until completely melted and velvety smooth.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper or sea salt if desired. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley and serve piping hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 1.8mg

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