Description
A simple, cozy pasta dish featuring a creamy garlic sauce made with everyday pantry ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, or rotini)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk (whole or unsweetened plant-based)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta back to the pot, mixing well to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For added protein, consider incorporating sautéed chicken or mushrooms. This dish can easily be adjusted for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg