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Garlic Parmesan Pasta (One Pot!)

This creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is easy to make at home in one pot! Angel hair pasta cooks in a flavorful buttery cream sauce in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 382 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 3 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 oz. angel hair pasta
  • fresh parsley to garnish
Optional seasonings: ¼ tsp of each: onion powder, oregano, thyme, parsley, pepper.

Instructions

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  1. Note: Angel hair cooks very quickly. Refer to the time on package and set a timer to avoid overcooking it in the sauce in step 6, as overcooked noodles become clumpy.
  2. Grate the Parmesan cheese and set it aside to allow it to get to room temperature.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the chicken broth and optional seasoning mix. Slowly add the milk, stirring as you do so. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add the pasta noodles. You can break them in half for a better fit, or allow them to heat and use kitchen tongs to twist them into the skillet as they soften.
  7. Let the pasta simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the noodles don't stick together. Reduce heat to low.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the warm pasta and toss to coat.
  9. Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring as you do so, until smooth and well-combined. Note: The sauce will be thin at first but will thicken nicely upon standing. The pasta will continue to absorb more of the sauce as well.
  10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with Garlic Bread with Cheese!

Notes

  • Pro Tips:
  • Serve this with:
  • Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
  • Make sure the liquid is boiling when the pasta is added for the right consistency.
  • The video shows this being made with half and half. I tend to use milk now, as the sauce ends up thickening up just a tad more than I would like with half and half, but I have successfully made it with either one! :) 
  • Purchase a block of high-quality Parmesan cheese. Always shred the cheese yourself, it will taste and melt much better.  I use Belgioioso Parmesan cheese. Note that cheese that is very aged will not melt as well. 
  • Turn off the heat before adding the cheese, if the base is too hot, the dairy will separate and you'll have a grainy consistency instead of creamy.
  • Add the cheese gradually as opposed to all at once. Stir it continuously as it's added.
  • If you prefer to use regular spaghetti: Add an extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth, an extra 1/2 cup of milk, and up to 1/3 cup more cheese. You'll need about 12-15 minutes of cooking time, refer to the package for guidance on how much time is needed to cook the pasta.
  • OR, make my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe with spaghetti and chicken!
  • Lemon Pepper Chicken
  • Creamy Garlic Shrimp
  • Chicken Piccata
  • Creamy Lemon Chicken
  • Chicken Florentine
  • Garlic Bread with Cheese
  • Roasted Broccoli

Nutrition Information

Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 735mg (31%) Potassium 327mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 461IU (9%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 244mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382

% Daily Value*

Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 735mg 31%
Potassium 327mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 461IU 9%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 244mg 24%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.