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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Half of 'what size' box of angel hair pasta????
I found one commenter who suggested half of a 1-pound box. That's what I'm gonna try.
I made this at school a few months ago and it turned out amazing! I totally recoommend it. It very easy to make.
Tried this recipe tonight. I didn’t have whole milk or half and half. I used 2% lactose free milk. It turned out really good. Will definitely make this again.
Made this tonight. My picky eater ate two huge servings. I figured that we would have left overs not happening!
I made this last weekend. It was yummy! I ate more last night, and it was even better tasting!! I will definitely make this again.
These turned out great. I used a 18-oz container of spiral noodles and doubled the recipe. Next time I’ll add a touch more stock because the noodles had to cook extra long, which decreased the liquid quite a bit. Great flavor, family loved it.
Came out great! It didn’t look wonderful, so I didn’t take a picture. Be sure you follow the directions (unlike me) and cook the noodles in the sauce. I did it before. No bueno. The taste was AMAZING though. Will make again!
Making it again tonight. It got rave reviews from the pickiest eater on the planet. He had 3 huge helpings this time I know to get my plate first I not have another chance. I followed the directions was unsure about dumping everything in one pot but it turns out beautifully
I wanted to love this so bad after reading the comments. But unfortunately mine was sooo salty. I added some at the beginning with the garlic like it said and it made it sooo salty. I should’ve used unsalted butter. I could see how this would’ve been tasty with less salt but my kids complained and my husband asked if I read the recipe wrong 🙁
Hi Carlie - the good news is it's only salt. That can always be adjusted to what you and your family are used to. I would love for you to give it another try with unsalted butter as you suggested and see if that makes a difference. thanks for your feedback!
the bad news is that salt is quite bad for some people health wise!
Super easy to make and very good! Good thing I made extra, everyone got seconds! I did add more cheese than directed and onion powder. I did not add more salt and it was perfect. I was asked to add this to my rotation. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
There's no bigger compliment than one of my recipes becoming 'part of the rotation'! Thanks Ashley!!
Hello! Do you have any suggestions on making this with fresh angel hair? I have a pasta machine and just got the angel hair disc and looking for recipes for it 🙂
These are the best pasta recipe I’ve tried. ❤️❤️❤️My family agrees!
These are soooo much better than the box mix! I could eat it all and not share with anyone!
I think my daughter's boyfriend actually did that the other night!
I love pasta just as much as anyone and I'm sure that this is tasty as he'll but how is is unprocessed? I'm really asking.
Hi Angie! Our sites reputation has been to recreate foods that are boxed and processed sitting on store shelves. If you look at the ingredients of Rice a Roni Parmesan noodles this is what you will find: WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, SALT, WHEY, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, CORN SYRUP*, PALM OIL, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CULTURED NONFAT BUTTERMILK, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM CASEINATE, PARSLEY*, ONIONS*, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICES, LACTIC ACID, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, SOY LECITHIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID. Our recipe has olive oil, fresh garlic, butter, chicken stock, pasta, Parmesan cheese and milk.
I love these noodles! Do you cover them while it sits at the end? How do you keep it from getting cold?
Hi Laura - I do not cover them, although you certainly can. I would recommend stirring them occasionally as they will continue to soak up the sauce and get creamier.
Simple and delicious, thanks for sharing this. I stir in some crumbled salmon and chopped scallops broiled while the past cooks. It was a huge hit with the family. A great, versatile dish!
How many people does this serve? My wish would be for all recipes to state how many they serve. Thank you for the wonderful recipes!
Most side dishes, unless otherwise noted, usually serve 4.
This recipe is fantastic! I'm wanting to try it with tortellini; and ideas how I could adapt it for that?
Hi Heather - if I may suggest, I think our butter and garlic cream sauce would go really well over tortellini! https://happilyunprocessed.com/butter-garlic-cream-sauce/. Let me know if you give it a try!
I have bought something similar in the past and it has tasted so processed. I made this recipe last night and it was delicious and easy. That’s a win in my book!! 🙂
These noodles are amazing! Tasted great with pork chops.
thanks jolene
I don't have any chicken stock or chicken broth can I use just water?
These noodles are TO DIE FOR! My family LOVES them! I have made them 3 or 4 times now. I only wish the recipe was for 12 ounces of noodles. I have never even seen an 8 oz package of noodles, so I have to guess. When I guess correctly, the noodles are FABULOUS. When I don't, they are soupy and not so great. I think I am going to rewrite my recipe for 12 ounces of noodles. If you have had a soupy experience with these, it's probably because of not enough noodles. Try again. It's worth it. Super yummy!
Made this to go with chicken cutlets absolutely delicious. My youngest had thirds thank you so much for sharing.
Great recipe. I added the milk with the broth on accident. It still turned out great. While the noodles was cooking I sauteed some spinach and added it to it. Will make again. I paired it with some salmon