Description
Garlic Parmesan Pasta brings creamy Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with minimal cleanup. Silky noodles tossed in rich parmesan and aromatic garlic create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) angel hair pasta
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese, finely grated
Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter, divided
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet by melting of butter over medium heat, ensuring even coating across the pan surface.
- Add finely chopped fresh garlic and sauté for approximately 60-90 seconds, moving constantly to prevent scorching and release aromatic flavors.
- Carefully pour of chicken broth and of whole milk into the skillet, creating a creamy liquid base while whisking to integrate ingredients smoothly.
- Gently introduce angel hair pasta into the liquid, carefully breaking longer strands or delicately twirling them to fit within the skillet’s dimensions, ensuring complete submersion.
- Allow pasta to simmer uncovered for 4-5 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent sticking and promote even cooking throughout the noodles.
- Reduce cooking temperature to low, then incorporate an additional tablespoon (14 grams) of butter for extra richness and seamlessly blend in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce transforms into a velvety, cohesive mixture.
- Remove skillet from heat, let the pasta rest for one minute to absorb remaining liquid, then sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley as a vibrant garnish before serving alongside warm, crusty garlic bread.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with this creamy, cheesy pasta that comes together in just one skillet, saving you time and dishes.
- Grating Parmesan fresh creates a more intense flavor compared to pre-packaged cheese, giving the dish a luxurious texture and depth.
- Breaking angel hair pasta helps it fit perfectly in the skillet and ensures even cooking, preventing clumpy or undercooked sections.
- Stirring frequently prevents the garlic from burning and allows the butter to infuse its rich, nutty flavor throughout the sauce.
- The gentle boiling method helps the pasta absorb the chicken broth and milk, creating a silky, restaurant-quality sauce right at home.
- Garnishing with fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal note that cuts through the richness of the butter and Parmesan, balancing the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg