Creamy Penne Pasta
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Penne Pasta recipe, a luscious blend of tender penne noodles coated in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish combines the richness of butter and heavy cream with fragrant garlic and a hint of Italian seasoning for an irresistible flavor. The sauce, made from scratch with a simple roux and freshly grated Parmesan, clings beautifully to every bite of pasta, creating a restaurant-quality meal in just 30 minutes. Finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. This easy creamy penne pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite—comforting, satisfying, and oh-so-delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g penne pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux.
Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to ensure there are no lumps.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy your creamy penne pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.0 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.3 g | 431% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 2817 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 88.6 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1543 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1450 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
