One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta
A quick and comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring rich butter, sharp Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic, all cooked in one pan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil, then add the pasta.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is cooked, reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with black pepper and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavors, consider incorporating vegetables or proteins such as shrimp or chicken. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, one-pan meal, comfort food, easy dinner, Italian cuisine
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