One Pot Cheesy Spaghetti

This One Pot Cheesy Spaghetti is your go-to comfort meal when you want something easy, creamy, and packed with flavor. Pasta is simmered directly in seasoned chicken broth and finished with a trio of cheeses—Parmesan, Asiago, and Fontina—for the perfect melt. No draining, no fuss—just a super flavorful, velvety sauce and gooey cheese in every bite. Finished with basil and cracked pepper, this is a dish that tastes like it took hours but comes together in just one pan.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 939 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 tablespoon - unsalted butter
1 tablespoon - olive oil
3 cloves - garlic
½ pound - spaghetti
⅛ cup - chicken stock
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - paprika
¾ cup - heavy cream
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
½ cup - Asiago cheese
½ cup - Fontina cheese
⅛ - Fresh basil

Instructions

In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add uncooked spaghetti and stir to coat in garlic butter.
Pour in just enough chicken stock to cover the pasta. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add heavy cream and stir to incorporate. Simmer gently.
Stir in Parmesan, Asiago, and Fontina cheeses. Mix until fully melted and creamy.
Serve hot topped with extra Parmesan, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil.