20-Minute Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta – One Pot Wonder

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.

Dice the onion, removing any green parts.

Use a mandolin to slice the garlic super thin.

Add olive oil to a pan and add the diced onion cold, cooking for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Add the sliced garlic to the pan and mix until fragrant.

Pour in chicken stock to barely cover the pasta, adjusting with more stock if necessary.

Add in the pasta and a dash of heavy cream (about 1/4 cup).

Keep the pasta moving to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Chop parsley and set aside for mixing into the sauce and garnishing.

After 5-8 minutes, check the pasta; if it pops out of the water, keep stirring.

2-3 minutes before finishing, add chopped parsley to the sauce.

Add parmesan cheese gradually, adjusting for desired consistency.

If the sauce is too thick, add more stock or water as needed.

Taste for saltiness, being cautious due to the stock and cheese.

Optionally add white pepper for seasoning.

Plate the pasta and top with extra parmesan and fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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