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Close up of al dente fettuccine swirling in a thick, glossy ivory cream sauce with translucent garlic bits. (One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta)
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One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta: A Silky 20-Minute Dinner Masterpiece

This One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta features al dente fettuccine in a glossy ivory sauce. Speckled with translucent sautéed garlic and parmesan, it is a 20-minute masterpiece made entirely in one skillet for maximum flavor and easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) fettuccine noodles dried
  • 6 cloves (30g) fresh garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
  • 3 cups (720ml) chicken or vegetable broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream full fat for best texture
  • 1/2 cup (50g) parmesan cheese freshly and finely grated
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (2g) cracked black pepper coarse
  • 1 tsp (6g) kosher salt plus more to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Shallow Black Cast Iron Skillet Essential for even heat and visual contrast.
  • 1 Microplane or fine grater Used for finely grating the parmesan cheese.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a shallow black cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until translucent and fragrant, but not browned.
  2. Add broth and salt to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add fettuccine and cook, stirring frequently, for about 8-10 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and ivory-colored. Turn off heat.
  4. Fold in the grated parmesan until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley and a dusting of cracked black pepper before serving directly from the skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalProtein: 14gFat: 28gFiber: 2g

Notes

Do not let the garlic brown; translucent bits are key for the ivory sauce look.
Use freshly grated parmesan for a smooth melt without clumping.
Keyword fettuccine,garlic sauce,One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

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