Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that indulgently envelops you with its rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this dish features tender penne pasta tossed in a luscious sauce that’s incredibly easy to prepare.
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
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk and heavy cream, simmering for about 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked penne in the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg