Description
A cozy and creamy pasta dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in pasta and milk, bringing to a simmer.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente and sauce thickens.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Keep an eye on the pasta as it cooks to achieve that ideal al dente texture. Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg