Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is the epitome of comfort food, delivering a rich and velvety experience with every bite. This dish features tender penne pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce, making it an indulgent yet quick meal perfect for busy weeknights or 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
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water until al dente (about 11 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown (about 1 minute). Gradually add milk and cream, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and any desired Italian seasoning.
- Toss cooked penne in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg