Description
This One Pan Cheesy Garlic Pasta is the ultimate comfort food! It’s incredibly easy to make, with minimal cleanup. Tender pasta is cooked in a flavorful garlic-infused sauce, then tossed with plenty of cheese for a gooey, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of your favorite cheeses)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large oven-safe skillet (or a large pot if you don’t have an oven-safe skillet), combine the pasta, vegetable broth, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken, sausage, or vegetables like broccoli or spinach to make it a more complete meal. Add these in the last few minutes of cooking.
- If you prefer a creamier pasta, stir in a splash of heavy cream or milk at the end.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
