

#PLAIN PASTA RECIPES MAC#
You never need to make box mac and cheese again. Finding something that is easy to make and pleases everyone in the house isn’t always easy, but this simple garlic pasta recipe is always sure to please.This white sauce pasta has an amazing basic cream sauce that everyone will love! Eat it it straight up or customize with more veggies or protein. My whole family loves this Creamy Garlic Pasta, which means it is something that is made over and over again throughout the year. I love pasta, it seems we have it at least once a week in our house. Try some of my other favorite pasta recipes: It is hard to find someone who isn’t a pasta lover. Pasta is a great way to feed a lot of people with ease. Freezing pasta can make things taste a little soggy, but if the noodles aren’t quite cooked fully then this dish freezes well for months in an airtight container! Once you’re ready to reheat, just thaw the pasta in the fridge and reheat on the stove top with a little extra broth or water. If you’re freezing your garlic and olive oil pasta, the best way is to under cook the noodles just a little. If you go the route of reheating on the stove, you might have to add a little more broth to keep everything tasting fresh and creamy. You can simply reheat your leftovers in the microwave, or if you have some more time on your hands you can reheat it in a pot on the stove. It should last in the fridge for 3-5 days.

To store your garlic pasta, keep it in an airtight container. What to do with any leftover Garlic Pasta:Īs I said before, I love this dish because it is so easy to make just a little too much and have leftovers for lunch or even having again for dinner the next day. Of course, for our garlic lovers, you can always include your favorite Easy Garlic Bread on the side for soaking up any extra sauce. Turn this Creamy Garlic Pasta into a meal:Įven though it’s tempting to only have a big serving of pasta for dinner, you can also serve this dish with a colorful salad like this Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad and simple protein like Air Fryer Chicken Breasts to make it into a well rounded meal. Earthy: Adding some diced mushrooms into your pot would also be a nice touch.Reds: Chop up some Sun Dried tomatoes or cherry tomatoes.Greens: Broccoli, Asparagus, or Bell Peppers.If you wanted to, you could also add in some produce! I like to keep it simple for my kids, but if you’re feeling adventurous you could try mixing in: You could try spicing it up by sprinkling in some red chili flakes! There are many ways you can make this dish your own. How can I make my Creamy Garlic Pasta more flavorful? Stir it up until the cheese is melty and the whole dish looks perfectly creamy. Then you’ll start adding in the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Making it Creamy: Once the pasta is cooked through, take it off the heat.The pasta is going to absorb most of the chicken stock - it’ll be so flavorful from absorbing the flavors you’ve just created.

Adding the Pasta: Once you’ve made the sauce and the chicken stock has come to a boil, you’ll add in your chosen pasta.Making the Garlic Pasta Sauce : In a large pot or dutch oven, heat your oil and cook your garlic until the smell is fragrant - but careful not to burn the garlic! Then melt in the butter and add chicken stock and bring it all to a boil.Here’s what you’ll do in just a few simple steps: Sprinkle some more Parmesan cheese on top (I really don’t think you can have too much!)Įverything comes together easily for this garlic and oil pasta. Top it Off: Add Salt & Pepper to your taste preference.Pasta: I tend to go with either Thin Spaghetti or Angel Hair pasta here.Make it Saucy: Chicken Stock & Heavy Whipping Cream.The Main Ingredients: Olive Oil, Butter, Garlic and Parmesan Cheese.To make garlic pasta sauce, you’ll need the following: This dish is simple and fast, so there aren’t too many ingredients you’ll need.

I also love making Fettuccine Alfredo with Heavy Cream, but this Creamy Garlic Pasta is simple, cheesy and flavorful. Whenever I’m craving a pasta with white sauce, this is one of my go-to recipes. It is super easy to whip up this fool proof garlic pasta sauce, in fact, I love making extra so that there is some in the fridge for leftovers for a few days! This dish is a family favorite, and I love anything that keeps my picky eaters happy. Simply toss all the ingredients into the pot, cook it up and serve with your favorite vegetable or side dish! A yummy bowl of comfort food for lunch or dinner!Īre you looking for a quick but satisfying one pot meal? You can’t go wrong with this amazing Pasta with Heavy Cream. Creamy Garlic Pasta is a one pot, 30 minute meal that my entire family LOVES.
