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A bowl of Garlic Parmesan Pasta mixed with creamy white sauce, garnished with chopped parsley. Plates, a spoon, shredded cheese, and extra parsley are arranged around the bowl on a tiled surface.
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5 from 8 votes

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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $4.13, $0.52 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Spaghetti Noodles
  • ¼ cup Butter (diced into smaller pieces)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add 16 ounces spaghetti noodles 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 ¼ cup diced butter over low heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the drained spaghetti noodles, reserved ½ cup pasta water, and ½ cup milk. Toss to thoroughly coat the pasta with the butter.
  • Turn off the heat and gradually stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat and melt the cheese.
  • Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

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

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg
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