- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, salt, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, pepper and remaining butter. …
- Drain spaghetti; toss with cream sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.
Equipment:
These one pot (well. My family loves these creamy garlic noodles, which are made in one “pan” technically. For the past few months, we have made them at least once a month using various variations. This recipe doesn’t use heavy cream or copious amounts of butter, but it tastes JUST as good as recipes that do. My kids are crazy about them and request them all the time (and I am happy to comply because they are SO easy). It works like magic when you cook the noodles in milk and chicken broth. A complete win-win situation with no draining and only ONE POT to clean.
Add the vegetables around 10 minutes before serving if you want to. You could include vegetables like broccoli, peas, asparagus, etc. It’s entirely up to you whether you make these noodles as a filling meal or a simple side dish.
With no creams or heavy amounts of butter, these one-pot creamy garlic noodles are as easy to make as they are delicious.
For this recipe we like to use linguini noodles. They are sufficiently thick to take up the sauce without becoming overly heavy. Egg noodles, spaghetti noodles, and fettuccini noodles are additional options. It would be fun to try rotini or bowtie pasta as well. Try to avoid anything thinner than spaghetti. They will cook way too fast and then get clumpy. Regardless of the type of noodle you use, make sure it’s fully cooked before serving. Because it is simmering at a lower heat, you can’t really follow the instructions on the package.
Just add some chicken to make this a complete meal. Although I prefer adding grilled chicken, you can also include baked, shredded, or pan-fried chicken. Pan-frying the chicken is the best method for maintaining the meal’s “one pot” status. Prior to cooking the noodles, season the chicken with Italian seasoning and cook it in the skillet you’ll be using for the noodles. Then, once the chicken is mostly cooked, remove it from the pan, place it on a plate, and cover it. Make the noodles as directed in the following recipe after cleaning the pan (caution: the pan will be hot). Last but not least, add the chicken to the simmering noodles after a few minutes and continue with the recipe as written.
Tips for One Pot Creamy Noodles
When I first observed the popularity of one-pot pasta dishes, I was somewhat dubious. I mean, I love pasta like crazy, and while the ease of a one-pot method was very appealing, I also have pretty high standards for pasta, especially when it comes to overcooked pasta. That means that, for the most part, I’m not a fan of these one-pot recipes or baked pasta dishes. I need some BITE left in those noodles.
The most important advice I can give you as someone who has been making this creamy noodle recipe for a very long time is to use high-quality noodles. It really makes a big difference.
Because it coats evenly and is SO smooth, this sauce is my favorite. This recipe stands out from other ones out there, in my opinion, because the pasta is given a distinctive flavor by the mustard powder.
It can be a little different to cook pasta in one pot, so use these suggestions to make one pot pasta recipes and succeed every time.
Additionally, feel free to experiment with different pasta shapes to find your favorite. Perhaps you enjoy the way rotini snatches up all of that mouthwatering sauce or the way bowtie pasta looks. Go wild as long as you are aware of the various cook times!
You’ll make this dish repeatedly because it’s so simple to prepare and is so creamy.
FAQ
What can you add to plain noodles?
- add some Asian greens.
- sliced, grated or shredded carrot.
- leftover chicken.
- cooked pork.
- shrimp.
- a sprinkle of your favourite nuts.
- bean shoots.
- a runny egg (or boiled)
What can I add to noodles for taste?
- Pesto. This traditional Italian sauce is made with basil, parmesan, and garlic cloves, which gives it its distinctive green color.
- Cheese slices. …
- Sesame seeds and flaxseeds. …
- Edamame beans. …
- Pumpkin. …
- Sriracha. …
- Mushrooms. …
- Chilli and lime.
How do you make pasta noodles better?
- Make sure the water you use for cooking is nearly as abundant and as salty as the sea.
- Check the cooking time on the package, but don’t place too much trust in it.
- Reserve a little pasta water. …
- Never, ever rinse. …
- Finish your pasta in its sauce.
How do you make simple noodles?
6 cups of water should be brought to a boil in a big pot or deep pan over a medium flame. Add dried noodles, 1/2 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt when the water begins to roll. It will take around 4-5 minutes to boil the noodles until they are tender. Stir occasionally in between.
