Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender penne with a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this indulgent meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its luscious flavors and creamy texture, this pasta is sure to satisfy your cravings and become a family favorite. The beauty of Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta lies in its versatility; you can easily customize it by adding chicken, shrimp, or seasonal vegetables to enhance the nutritional value and taste.
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
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour until bubbly; gradually add milk and heavy cream while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked penne into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 110mg