Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the comforting flavors of garlic and cream, wrapped around perfectly cooked penne. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 10 minutes of prep time and delivers a rich, velvety sauce that will impress both family and guests alike.
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 and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add flour to form a roux and cook for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream; simmer until smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked penne with the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg