Description
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that combines rich flavors of garlic and creamy sauce with comforting pasta, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 300 grams of fettuccine or spaghetti
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan cheese: 1 cup, grated
- Fresh spinach: 150 grams
- Chicken broth: 4 cups (960 ml)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the pasta and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Feel free to include other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor; add them at the end.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta, quick meal, pasta recipe, creamy pasta