Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is a comforting dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. This quick and easy recipe features perfectly al dente penne pasta enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or romantic date nights. With its aromatic flavors and velvety texture, this pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at the table in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, and stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg