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This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta recipe is both easy and classic comfort food that takes under 30 minutes to make. Simply cook pasta and toss it in a homemade creamy and cheesy sauce that is full of flavor. I hope you enjoy!
Make This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
I always start by gathering all of the ingredients needed in a recipe and weighing and measuring everything before I start to cook or bake. This part is really important and key in keeping everything organized.
You can find the full printable version of this recipe at the bottom of this post.
- To make this creamy garlic parmesan pasta you start by cooking the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
- Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in minced garlic.
- Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk until it starts to thicken. Then whisk in the chicken broth and season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in the parmesan and cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined.
- Serve immediately and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Store This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
You can store any leftovers of this pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To serve just heat in the microwave until heated through.
Notes & Substitutions
Pasta – You can use any dried or fresh pasta of your choice. You simply cook the pasta according to package directions, toss it in the creamy sauce and then it‘s ready to serve. The perfect comfort food!
Whole Milk – You can find substitutions and instructions on what you can use to make the sauce with here below.
Parmesan – Instead of using parmesan in this recipe you can use grated grana padano or pecorino.
White Cheddar – Instead of using cheddar in this recipe you can use mozzarella, gruyére or comté.
The white cheddar helps make the sauce slightly thicker but if you prefer the sauce thinner you can also skip it and just make it with Parmesan. It’s delicious either way!
Making The Sauce
I make the creamy sauce with a combination of whole milk and chicken broth. I like the savory flavor the chicken broth adds. But you can also use any of these options below to make your sauce instead:
480 gr / 2 cups only whole milk
360 gr / 1 ½ cup whole milk + 120 gr / ½ cup heavy cream
360 gr / 1 ½ cup heavy cream + 120 gr / ½ cup chicken broth
240 gr / 1 cup whole milk + 120 gr / ½ cup heavy cream + 120 gr / ½ cup chicken broth
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I hope you enjoy this creamy garlic parmesan pasta as much as I do. And if you make it be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! I’d also love to hear from you on Instagram and see pictures of what you make. So if you do, don’t forget to tag @alaingablog
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PrintCreamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta recipe is both easy and classic comfort food that takes under 30 minutes to make. Simply cook pasta and toss it in a homemade creamy and cheesy sauce that is full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 1x
- Category: Main Course
Ingredients
250 gr / 9 oz pasta, of choice
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
360 gr / 1 ½ cup whole milk
120 gr / ½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon fine salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
85 gr / 1 cup grated Parmesan
50 gr / ½ cup white cheddar, grated
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
Meanwhile make the sauce by melting the butter in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. About 1 minute.
Stir in the flour for about 30 seconds and then gradually whisk in the milk until it starts to thicken. Whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and lump free.
Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
Stir in the parmesan and cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined.
Serve immediately and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
