Description
A rich and creamy garlic penne pasta that rivals your favorite restaurant dish. Perfect for garlic lovers, this recipe delivers bold flavor and satisfying comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter 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 evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra garlic flavor, add an additional clove.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Freshly grated parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy garlic pasta, restaurant style pasta, garlic penne, easy pasta recipe