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One Pot Garlic Butter Pasta

A rich and comforting one-pot pasta made with garlic, butter, and Parmesan for a quick, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dry pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot or deep skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  3. Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Add pasta and simmer, stirring frequently.
  5. Cook until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in Parmesan, season, and serve.

Notes

Stir frequently to prevent sticking and adjust liquid as needed.