Description
Creamy, garlicky, and full of rich parmesan flavor, this one-pot pasta dish is the ultimate quick comfort meal. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add milk and cream, then stir in the uncooked fettuccine.
- Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered, stirring often, for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Stir in grated parmesan until fully melted and combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking.
- Add more milk if sauce thickens too much.