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One Pot Garlic Butter Pasta

A creamy, flavorful pasta cooked entirely in one pot with garlic, butter, and parmesan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dry pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour in broth, water, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add pasta and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Cook while stirring until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese until creamy.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust liquid depending on pasta type.