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One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta (Just 20 Minutes!)

This one-pot creamy garlic pasta is a quick and easy meal that's ready in just 20 minutes! It's perfect for a weeknight dinner and requires minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta spaghetti, linguine, or penne
Base
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups milk whole preferred, or use any you have
  • 1 cup water or as needed to just cover the pasta
Flavor
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess
  • Chopped parsley or basil garnish

Notes

Add more water if the pasta absorbs too much liquid during cooking. Adjust seasonings to your preference.