Description
Creamy garlic penne pasta is a comforting indulgence that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 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 for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked penne pasta in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust garlic for desired flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- 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: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy garlic penne pasta, comforting indulgence