Description
A creamy one-pot pasta dish that creates its own sauce while cooking, perfect for busy weeknights and easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine (or pasta of choice)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine pasta, broth, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese if using.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Any pasta shape works – adjust cooking time for smaller shapes.
- For dairy-free version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Best served fresh, but can be made up to an hour ahead.
- Add protein like white beans or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Customize with additional vegetables like zucchini or asparagus.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, easy pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian pasta, creamy pasta
