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Close-up of a bowl filled with rich Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne pasta, garnished with black pepper and parsley.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne

This recipe makes a quick and creamy garlic parmesan penne dish that is ready in about twenty minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound penne pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 4 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • 2/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain, set aside, and keep warm.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook 1.5 minutes, stirring.
  3. Add flour and cook another 1.5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Slowly pour in milk and chicken broth while whisking until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
  5. Stir in parsley flakes and Parmesan until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Toss the pasta with the sauce until well coated. Add a little pasta water if you need to thin the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately with parsley and extra parm if desired.

Notes

Serve with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread. Add grilled chicken or shrimp if you want extra protein.