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One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a delicious, garlicky dish made with small pasta simmered in chicken broth and finished with cream and parmesan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • pan

Ingredients
  

Cooking Ingredients

  • 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1.5 cups small pasta
  • 1.5-2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • cup parmesan
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat a pan on medium/low heat and add the olive oil.
  • Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the small pasta to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer the pasta until it absorbs almost all the broth (about 10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  • When the pasta is almost cooked, add the heavy cream and mix well. Return to a simmer until the pasta is al dente.
  • Add butter, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and top with parsley if desired.

Notes

This recipe can be adjusted with different pasta shapes and additional vegetables for variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 15gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, easy recipe, garlic pasta, One-Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta, pasta, quick meal
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