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Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Dinner is easy with this One pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta Serve this as the perfect side dish or add chicken or shrimp to make it a main meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1/4 cup butter (diced into smaller pieces)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add in the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente based on the package instructions.
- Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- In the same large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Then add in the drained pasta, reserved pasta water and milk. Toss to thoroughly coat the pasta with the butter.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese gradually. Toss to coat and melt the cheese.
- Season with the salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- This recipe is best with freshly grated, good quality parmesan cheese.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
564mg
(24%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
311IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 311IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.