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Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

You won't believe how easy and delicious creamy garlic penne pasta is!
4.49 from 29 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Recipes
Cuisine American
Calories 638 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions
 

  • Cook and drain pasta. Add a teaspoon of oil to keep it from sticking.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the garlic for about a minute.
  • Mix in the flour and cook it for another minute.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Add in the red pepper flakes, half of the parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
  • To the sauce, add the cooked pasta and the rest of the parmesan cheese. Serve while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 21gFat: 20g