- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb chicken, shrimp, beef or mushrooms, according to dish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or tomato sauce, depending on dish
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper