Description
One Pot Lazy Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. This creamy dish pairs tender pasta with a rich garlic and chicken broth sauce, all topped with nutty Parmesan cheese. With minimal effort and just one pot to clean, you can enjoy a warm, satisfying meal that feels like a cozy hug. Perfect for gathering loved ones around the table, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg