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Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta prepared dish

This creamy garlic penne pasta is a delightful dish featuring al dente pasta coated in a rich and savory garlic cream sauce. It's perfect for a comforting dinner or a special occasion.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include parmesan cheese, black pepper, olive oil, penne pasta.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1.01 tsp black pepper
  • 2.03 tbsp olive oil
  • 300 g penne pasta
  • 2.03 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1.01 tsp salt
  • 1 cups heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the grated parmesan cheese to the cream sauce and stir until melted and smooth.
  6. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce.
  8. Toss the pasta in the sauce until well coated, then remove from heat.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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