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A Dutch oven filled with creamy garlic parmesan pasta, freshly cooked and ready to serve.
Lindsay Lehrer

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This creamy Parmesan Garlic Pasta is an easy and flavorful dish made with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s rich, garlicky, and customizable with protein or vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta, Weeknight Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces spaghetti or preferred pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water + 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Stirring Spoon
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken broth and Italian seasoning, bringing to a boil. Turn off the heat.
  4. Stir in parmesan cheese and heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.