Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that perfectly combines simplicity and rich, delectable flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add flour and whisk continuously for one minute before gradually incorporating milk and cream.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce, mixing well to coat. Season to taste and serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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