Description
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is a delightful comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features tender penne pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce, making it perfect for both quick weeknight meals and elegant dinner parties. With just a handful of ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, this creamy pasta is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enhance the flavors with fresh herbs or pair it with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Indulge in this luscious pasta recipe and make it your new go-to comfort food!
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 boiling salted water until al dente (11–13 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked penne with the sauce, using reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg