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One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A white bowl filled with creamy spaghetti topped generously with grated parmesan cheese, suggesting a delicious garlic parmesan pasta.
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Make this incredibly simple, creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta in just one pot. It delivers maximum comfort food flavor with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Place the pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, butter, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning into a large pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a creamy sauce.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Taste the pasta and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve immediately in bowls, topping each serving with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be slightly thinner.
  • If you want to add protein, stir in pre-cooked shredded chicken during the last two minutes of cooking.
  • To keep this recipe vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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