Description
Garlic Butter Pasta (One Pot!) is a delightful and effortless dish that perfectly blends rich flavors with creamy textures, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pot wonder features fresh garlic, aromatic herbs, and a hint of lemon juice, elevating the pasta to new heights. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a satisfying meatless meal in just 30 minutes. Serve it as a main course or side, and watch as everyone savors each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 ¾ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup half and half
- ½ lb. Shellbow pasta
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Seasonings: dried basil, oregano, parsley, mustard powder, thyme, onion powder, pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and seasonings.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and sauté minced garlic with the combined seasonings until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, half and half, soy sauce, and bouillon cube; bring to a boil.
- Stir in Shellbow pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Mix in lemon juice and add remaining butter.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg