Creamy Garlic Pasta
Creamy Garlic Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta, spaghetti, linguine, or penne
- 1 tablespoon butter, or olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 cups milk, whole preferred
- 1 cup water, or as needed to just cover the pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter (or heat olive oil) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Pour in the milk and water. The liquid should just barely cover the pasta; add a little more water if necessary. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the salt and black pepper. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot and to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Continue to cook, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a creamy sauce. The exact cooking time will depend on the type of pasta used.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta, spaghetti, linguine, or penne
- 1 tablespoon butter, or olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 cups milk, whole preferred
- 1 cup water, or as needed to just cover the pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or deep skillet, melt the butter (or heat olive oil) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Pour in the milk and water. The liquid should just barely cover the pasta; add a little more water if necessary. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the salt and black pepper. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot and to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Continue to cook, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a creamy sauce. The exact cooking time will depend on the type of pasta used.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min