Description
A simple and delicious one-pot pasta dish that creates its own creamy sauce while cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine (or pasta of choice)
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine pasta, water, olive oil, and garlic in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Different pasta shapes can be used, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- For a vegan version, omit Parmesan or replace with nutritional yeast.
- If sauce is too watery, continue cooking uncovered to reduce.
- Recipe can be doubled for larger crowds using consistent water-to-pasta ratio.
- Constant stirring helps prevent pasta from sticking together.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, easy pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal, pasta recipe
