Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is the epitome of comfort food, enveloping you in a rich and velvety sauce with every bite. This easy-to-make dish features al dente penne pasta coated in a decadent garlic cream sauce, making it an ideal choice for both quick weeknight dinners and elegant dinner parties.
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 black pepper to taste
- Optional: Italian seasoning, fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for one minute before gradually adding whole milk while whisking.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer until slightly thickened; add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if desired; toss in cooked pasta to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg