One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta features small pasta simmered in chicken broth, finished with heavy cream, butter, and parmesan.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 500 kcal
Oils and Fats
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
Pasta and Broth
- 1.5 cups small pasta
- 1.5-2 cups chicken broth
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup parmesan
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- parsley for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Heat a pan on medium/low heat and add the olive oil. Then add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook this for 1-2 minutes, careful not to burn the garlic.
Next add the small pasta to the pan and toast 1-2 minutes.
Next pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. I used closer to 2 cups of chicken broth, but depending on your pasta shape you may need more or less. Keep simmering the pasta until it absorbs almost all the broth (about 10-15 minutes). Stir every couple minutes to ensure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom.
When the pasta is almost cooked and most of the chicken broth is absorbed add the heavy cream. Mix well and return to a simmer and continue cooking until pasta reaches al dente consistency. Add splashes of chicken broth as needed.
Then add the butter, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well top with some parsley if desired and enjoy!
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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