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An extreme close-up shot of creamy garlic pasta, showing the velvety texture of the parmesan sauce coating each piece of penne pasta.

One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Ready in 20 Minutes!)

Discover the ultimate One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta, a delicious and easy weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes! This recipe features tender pasta in a velvety garlic parmesan sauce, all made in a single pan for minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Fettuccine Or another long pasta like linguine.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 6 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Room temperature
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground, to taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • 1 Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
  2. Add the chicken broth and salt to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then add the fettuccine, submerging it in the liquid. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in the room temperature heavy cream and the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  4. Season with black pepper and stir in the fresh parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Tip 1: Use Room Temperature Cream. Adding cold cream to a hot pot can cause the sauce to separate. Let it sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes first.
Tip 2: Grate Your Own Cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan melts into a smooth, velvety sauce, while pre-shredded cheese can make it gritty.
Tip 3: Don't Overcook the Pasta. Cook it just until al dente, as it will continue to soften slightly in the hot sauce.