Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is a delightful dish that embodies comfort food at its finest. With tender penne enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce, this recipe is not only indulgent but also incredibly simple to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, it can be on your table in just 25 minutes. This creamy pasta dish is versatile enough to stand alone or be paired with grilled chicken, sautéed veggies, or a crisp salad. Plus, the easy cleanup means you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time fussing over dishes. Whether you’re cooking for the family or entertaining guests, Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta will surely impress.
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
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour until golden, then gradually add milk and heavy cream; stir until combined.
- Simmer the sauce and mix in grated Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked penne in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg