One Pot Alfredo Pasta 🍝🧄
This One Pot Alfredo Pasta is a quick and creamy dish that combines the rich flavors of Parmesan cheese and garlic with the silky smoothness of a creamy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe requires minimal cleanup and delivers maximum flavor in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 2 smaller cloves)
- 8 ounces fettuccine (or pasta of your choice)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for garnish
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Directions
1. Grab a deep-sided skillet large enough to fit the fettuccine.
2. Place the skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add milk, chicken broth, butter, and garlic. Bring to a simmer and stir until the butter is melted. Then add the pasta.
3. Move the pasta around every 30 seconds or so until it is softened to prevent sticking. This should take around 3 minutes. Once the pasta is softened, reduce the heat to medium and stir every couple of minutes.
4. After another 6 minutes or so, the pasta should be almost cooked but there should still be liquid covering the base of the skillet. Add in the cream and Parmesan and mix.
5. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and the pasta is cooked. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of hot tap water and toss until it becomes silky again.
6. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and parsley.
Prep Time: 3 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes | Kcal: Approximately 450 per serving | Servings: 4