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Creamy Garlic One Pot Pasta

Pasta cooked right in garlicky broth and milk, finished with cream, Parmesan, and spinach for an easy one-pan dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Equipment

  • 12-inch deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Box grater (for the Parmesan)
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Melt the butter and cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Add the pasta, broth, milk, and seasonings and bring to a boil.
  3. Step 3: Simmer uncovered 12 to 14 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender.
  4. Tip: Frequent stirring prevents sticking.
  5. Step 4: Stir in the cream and cook 1 minute.
  6. Step 5: Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan and spinach until melted and wilted.
  7. Step 6: Rest 3 minutes to thicken and serve.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Add a splash of milk if the sauce tightens as it sits.