Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is the epitome of comfort food, enveloping you in its rich and velvety sauce with every bite. This indulgent dish features tender penne pasta coated in a luscious garlic cream sauce, making it perfect for both quick weeknight dinners and impressive meals for guests. With a delightful blend of garlic, butter, and Parmesan, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. In just 25 minutes, you can create a gourmet experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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 boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk and heavy cream until the mixture thickens.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked penne with the creamy sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg