One Pot Garlic Butter Pasta (Printable Version)
Simple one-pot pasta with aromatic garlic, creamy butter, and Parmesan. Ready in 25 minutes for an easy, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta Base
01 - 14 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - 4 cups vegetable broth or water
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 6 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - Zest and juice of ½ lemon
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
02 - Add uncooked pasta to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth or water, ensuring pasta is just covered. Season lightly with salt.
03 - Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and cook uncovered for 9-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid has been absorbed.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in grated Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and chopped parsley. Toss until sauce coats pasta and becomes creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pot, so you get maximum flavor with minimum cleanup
- The sauce forms naturally as the pasta cooks, creating that silky restaurant quality texture without any fancy techniques
02 -
- The liquid will look way too watery at first, but trust the process and keep stirring as it reduces
- Reserve a splash of pasta cooking liquid before the final toss in case you need to loosen the sauce
03 -
- Grate your Parmesan fresh from a block instead of using pre shredded cheese for better melting
- Dont walk away from the pot during the last few minutes, the sauce can go from perfect to dry quickly