Description
A rich and creamy garlic penne pasta dish that tastes like it came from a restaurant. Perfect for garlic lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra garlic flavor, add 1-2 more cloves.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy garlic pasta, penne recipe, restaurant style pasta