One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta
A deliciously simple one-pan pasta dish with garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or preferred variety)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the pasta along with the broth, stirring to ensure the pasta is submerged.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the lid and simmer for another 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Remove from heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts and creates a smooth sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
If the sauce is too runny, allow it to simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pasta, one-pan, quick dinner, family meal, comfort food
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