Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is the quintessential comfort food, bringing a delightful blend of flavors and textures to your table. This dish features tender penne pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce that is both indulgent and straightforward to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe combines pantry staples to create a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a plate of creamy goodness that feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening.
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
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add penne and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour for about 1 minute, then gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in Parmesan until melted and smooth; combine with the drained penne.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 98mg