One-Pot Garlic Butter Pasta
This One-Pot Garlic Butter Pasta is an easy, flavorful dish made with garlic, butter, herbs, and pasta cooked right in a creamy broth. Finish it with Parmesan cheese and a splash of lemon juice for a richer, Alfredo-like sauce, or leave it a little saucier for a delicious side dish. Made in one pot, it's a simple and comforting option for busy weeknights.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 619kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Seasonings:
- 1 ½ tsp basil
- 1 ½ tsp oregano
- 1 ½ tsp parsley
- 1 ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
Sauce/Pasta:
- ½ cup butter divided
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 5 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon or one bouillon cube
- 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lb pasta I used bow tie
Instructions
- Mix the seasonings together in a bowl and set aside.
- Add 3 Tbsp of the butter to a deep skillet. Allow it to melt. Add in the seasonings and garlic. Cook for about a minute until the butter foams.
- Add in the chicken broth, half and half, soy sauce, and bouillon. Bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and simmer uncovered, following the package instructions, until tender. Stir a few times during the process for even cooking. Once the pasta is done, you can stop here. This is great if using the pasta as a side. For a main dish, I like to proceed with the next step.
- Reduce the heat and gradually mix in the Parmesan cheese. Remove from the heat once the cheese is melted. Add in the lemon juice and the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter. This will help smooth out the sauce. Serves 6.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1479mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 903IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 2mg