These Garlic Parmesan Noodles are creamy, buttery and packed with fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese. The angel hair pasta cooks right in the chicken broth, then gets finished with Parmesan and half-and-half for an easy one-pot side dish that's ready in about 15 minutes.
Serve these creamy garlic Parmesan noodles with chicken, pork, shrimp or vegetables, or add your favorite protein and turn them into a quick dinner.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Noodles
These garlic Parmesan noodles come together in one pot, and the pasta cooks directly in the chicken broth so there's no separate pot to drain.
- Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add the uncooked angel hair pasta directly to the broth and cook until al dente.
- Remove the pan from the heat and gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Stir in the half-and-half and parsley.
- Let the noodles stand for about 5 minutes so the sauce can thicken.
Tips for the Best Garlic Parmesan Noodles
Use freshly grated Parmesan.
Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly than packaged pre-shredded Parmesan.
Remove the pan from the heat before adding the cheese.
Stir the Parmesan in gradually to help it melt smoothly and prevent clumping.
Don't drain the pasta.
The noodles cook directly in the broth and absorb the remaining liquid as they sit.
Let the noodles rest.
The sauce may look loose at first, but it thickens considerably after about 5 minutes.
Taste before adding salt.
Chicken broth and Parmesan already contain salt, so season at the end as needed.
What to Serve With Garlic Parmesan Noodles
These Parmesan Garlic Noodles, sometimes called Parmesan garlic noodles, pair perfectly with a variety of delicious dishes. Here are some mouthwatering options to serve alongside this flavorful pasta:
- Grilled Chicken
- Chicken Francese
- Pork Chops
- Roasted Vegetables
- Garlic Knots
- Green Salad
- Grilled Shrimp
Garlic Parmesan Noodles
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Noodles made with angel hair pasta, fresh garlic, butter, chicken broth, Parmesan and half-and-half. An easy one-pot side dish ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup half-and-half, or whole milk
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the uncooked angel hair pasta directly to the broth. Cook until al dente, stirring occasionally. Do not drain.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for about 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the half-and-half and parsley.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Let the noodles stand for about 5 minutes before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as the pasta absorbs the liquid. Add a splash of milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
GARLIC PARMESAN NOODLES
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This was super delicious, even using just milk vs. cream. I added in some cooked chicken at the end. Will definitely make again. Agree with other reviewers that broth and parmesan are salty enough; no other salt needed.
I love this recipe!! Super quick and easy, even adaptable. I have made it many times and often have to change something due to what I have on hand and it is fantastic every time. Everyone in my picky household loves it.
I made this with penne pasta (used about 12 oz) and fat free half and half. Otherwise, followed the recipe as stated. Amazing!
Delicious!
Doni need to drain the noodles from the Broth before stirring in the parmessan?
No you do not. The noodles will thicken as they stand.
Did you used to have a baked garlic chicken recipe linked in this recipe? I cant find the recipe for that and I want to make it
Hi Joan - might you be referring to this recipe -->https://happilyunprocessed.com/oven-fried-chicken/. It is baked and please forgive the horrid pictures. This recipe has not been updated, although it's so good it remains on the site. I'm not sure if it was ever linked to the parm noodles, it may have been. Let me know if this is the recipe you were thinking of.
No, it was the one that you dip the chicken in garlic infused oil instead of eggs as a binder. And had buttere drizzled over it before baking. I still have it on my pinterest but when I click on it, it comes to your page and says it can't be found
I made this recipe tonite and it turned out amazing! Make sure u cook the angel hair to al dente( only like 4 minutes). And I didn’t add as much half and half as it said, I only added about 1/4 cup! This was a huge hit!!!!
Easy recipe, guess I'm just not a fan of milk in pasta! Maybe because I used silk milk instead but I wouldn't try it again.
Hi I have a question. I only have grated parmesan and only minced garlic not cloves. How much minced garlic would I need? And how would I mix grated parmesan instead of fresh parmesan?
Hi Caelan
Once you chop the garlic very finely you have 'minced' garlic. What you are buying in the jar at the store is exactly the same, only it needs to be preserved somehow so they usually add a little olive oil. How much garlic you use is a personal choice. If you are looking to replicate the recipe, then 1 teaspoon should do it. However, you can always add more or less to your liking. The same rules apply to the cheese. What you are buying 'pre grated' is the same as you would get if you grated it. Again, there is a preservative to help with shelf life. You would use the same amount of cheese in the recipe. I hope that helps! Thanks for your comment ~ Deb
Very nice thanks
Excellent! The chicken broth gives a great alternative to cream. The taste was delicious and super easy. Will be making this again!
All I can say is, AMAZING! This was a delicious recipe and you've got me hooked! I'm on a mission to make everything you've posted! Thank you for making healthy, organic recipes for us!
Hi i haven't tried it yet. I was curious do you add the noodles to cook or are they already cooked when you put them in. Sorry pregnancy brain has me a little confused!
the noodles cook in the liquid
I don't typically write reviews, but I couldn't resist with this recipe. Debi, this was delicious and super easy! I followed your directions exactly. Sooo yummy. No one is home, so I'll help myself to a second serving 🙂 I think I may add asparagus and bacon next time for veggies and protein...but this is perfect as written. Thank you!
thank you Megan !!! 😀
Delicious pasta and so easy and quick to make. It served 4 people but im curious about doubling the recipe.
Made this last night, it was terrific! I was worried there would be too much liquid but its perfect!! Will def make again!
I could not find angle hair pasta and used spaghettini. It was delicious. For my liking I would use 1-2 more cloves of garlic.
How many people does this serve?
This is my new favorite meal. I make it with chicken Parmesan! Yum! Making it tonight for my mom.:)
I never comment on recipes, but I just had to on this one: it is SOOOO good. Like, perhaps my new favorite dish. Thank you so much for sharing!! PS - I added bacon for additional protein and it goes super well together
love comments like yours! 😀
I like this recipe. I have made it once with the half and half and once without and both tasted great. I like how easy it is to make and that you cook the noodles in the broth. 😀
I absolutely love this pasta recipe! It is so light, unlike some pasta dishes that are very heavy. I add a pound of thawed deveined peeled shrimpp when I add the angel hair and it makes for a fabulous stand alone dish!