Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is the epitome of comfort food, offering a rich and velvety experience in every bite. This dish features tender penne pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce, making it not only indulgent but incredibly easy to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you can create a meal that impresses at dinner parties or satisfies on busy weeknights. Whether served as a main dish or paired with grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, this creamy pasta is sure to become a family favorite. Customize it with your choice of proteins or veggies to make your own delicious twist on this classic recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for another minute while stirring.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth; then add heavy cream and continue whisking for about 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Lower heat and mix in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until cheese melts.
- Toss the cooked penne into the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg