Description
This One Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and easy dinner made in a single skillet. Featuring butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pantry pasta, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s comforting, simple, and mess-free. Ideal for busy families or solo dinners, this no-drain pasta delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the dry pasta and stir.
3. Cook uncovered for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the broth is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture.
Adjust the liquid slightly if you switch to longer or thicker pasta.
Add grilled chicken or vegetables to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg