Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This rich and velvety dish features tender penne pasta enveloped in a luxurious garlic cream sauce, making it a delectable choice for busy weeknights and elegant dinner parties 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 salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook briefly before whisking in milk and cream until smooth; bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese along with seasonings, stirring until melted and thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg