Garlic Parmesan Pasta, One Pan Meal
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No one can resist the flavors bursting from this one pan garlic parmesan pasta. This is a simple weeknight dinner idea that takes just a few ingredients and is ready in less than 20 minutes.
Garlic Parmesan Pasta
I love a good meal that can be ready and on the table quickly. We love pasta dishes at our house, especially ones that start with butter and garlic. This recipe throws everything into one pan and it all cooks together to create a delicious and simple dinner.
It is so easy to make a dinner that your family will ask for on repeat when you make garlic parmesan pasta. We like to use the little shell pasta, but you can totally mix this up with any other small pasta that your family favors.
Recommended Equipment
- Large Skillet– This is the 12 inch enameled cast iron skillet that I use in my kitchen daily.
- Wooden Spoons– for stirring and mixing while the pasta is cooking.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Gather up your ingredients and let’s walk through the simple steps to make this one-pan pasta meal.
- Preheat– Get your pan heated over medium heat. Add in the butter and garlic, cook, and stir until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Liquids– pour in the chicken broth and half and half (or heavy cream). Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta– add the pasta to the pan and turn the heat down so the liquids are just boiling. Cook and stir the pasta for 7-10 minutes, until the pasta is just cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed into the shells.
- Finish– add in the parmesan cheese, basil, and ground black pepper. Serve and Enjoy!
Leftovers and Storage
If you have leftovers, store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between until heated through.
What to Serve With Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This is a great dish on its own, but make it into more of a meal by serving it with some chicken, a side of broccoli, or even a salad.
Other One Pan Meals to Try
If you are looking for other simple one pan weeknight meal ideas, give these a try:
Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients
- 16 ounces shell shaped pasta small
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cup half and half
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add in the butter and garlic, cook and stir until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add in the chicken broth and the half and half. Turn the heat to medium high and bring the liquid to a boil. Add salt.
- Pour in the pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes (or according to package instructions) until tender. Be sure to stir occasionally to make sure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Finish with ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed.
- Heavy cream can be used in place of the half and half if needed
- Other pastas can be substituted, just look for one about the same size as the small shells
