One Pot Alfredo Pasta

This One Pot Alfredo Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes! It turns out so creamy and indulgent but lighter than traditional Alfredo—No cream!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword 5 ingredient pasta, one pot alfredo pasta

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 13

Total Time 17

Servings Servings

Calories 338kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
2 cups milk preferably whole milk
1 large garlic clove, minced optional
½ to ¾ salt depends on the stock used
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
8 ounces spaghetti
¼ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring to a boil. Add butter, stock, milk, garlic, salt and pepper into a large, deep pan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil.
Cook pasta. Add the spaghetti and spread it evenly (If you’re using a smaller pot, break the noodles in half so they fit comfortably). Cook over medium heat for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the pasta is tender.
👉 Stir the pasta every couple of minutes as it cooks to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan or clumping together. Reduce the heat, if the liquid is evaporating too quickly.
Finish. Stir in the parmesan cheese until well combined. Taste and adjust salt if needed, then let the pasta rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
👉 If the sauce looks too thick rather than silky and creamy, stir in a splash of hot stock or water to loosen it up.

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Notes

Best pot to use for one pot pasta - Make sure to choose a pot that is wide and deep enough to comfortably fit the noodles. If you don’t have a large enough pot, you can break the spaghetti in half or opt for a shorter pasta shape instead.

Stock - Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock to keep it vegetarian.

Salt - The amount of salt you'll need can vary depending on the type of stock you use. While the stock and Parmesan cheese contribute some saltiness, you may still need to add a bit more. Adjust the salt to your taste as needed!

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