One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe Video

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Toss the cheese with ½ Tablespoon of flour and set aside.

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted add the minced garlic and cook for 1 min, stirring as it cooks.

Add the chicken broth and the cream. Add the lemon zest and red pepper flakes.

Add the pasta and simmer it for 8-10 minutes. Stir it every 30 seconds and once ready remove it from heat.

Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and well-combined.

Optionally squeeze a little lemon juice on top.

Sprinkle the halved cherry tomatoes on top and the chopped parsley.

Garnish with lemon wedges and serve warm.

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