‘That’ Viral One-Pan Creamy Pasta

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 1/4 cups pasta (enough to cover the bottom of the pan)

2-3 cups chicken broth

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tbsp butter

Salt, pepper, parsley, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)

Directions

Start with olive oil and garlic:

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Toss in 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and let it cook for a minute until it’s golden and fragrant. This is where your kitchen starts to smell heavenly!

Add the pasta:

Next, pour in 1 1/4 cups of your favorite pasta—enough to cover the bottom of your pan—and give it a quick stir to coat each piece in that garlicky olive oil.

Pour in the broth:

Here’s where the magic happens! Add 2-3 cups of chicken broth, just enough to cover the pasta. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes. The pasta is going to cook right in the broth, soaking up all that savory flavor.

Make it creamy:

As the broth simmers, add 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream. The cream is going to turn everything into a smooth, velvety sauce. Keep simmering until most of the liquid has reduced.

Butter it up:

Once the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened, take the pan off the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter. This step takes it from good to oh my goodness in just a few stirs.

Season and serve:

Finally, season with salt, pepper, and parsley to taste. Don’t forget a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan for that perfect cheesy finish.