Description
Creamy garlic penne pasta is a comforting indulgence that combines rich flavors and a smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy garlic penne pasta, comfort food, Italian pasta