Nine-Patch Square

This is a wonderful dish when you want comfort food and don’t have a lot of time on your hands. Best of all, it only needs one pot!

Creamy Garlic Pasta

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 pound spaghetti

1 cup grated Parmesan

3/4 cup cream

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

In a pot, heat olive oil to medium-low. Add garlic and stir; cook for 2 minutes. Add butter and keep cooking until it melts. Add salt, pepper and broth. Raise the heat to high and let it come to a boil. Once it is at a rolling boil, add pasta and cook until it reaches al dente. Reduce to medium heat and mix in the parmesan until completely melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the cream and parsley. Serve immediately.