Description
A creamy and delicious One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to bubble.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition or customize with your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg