Easy Alfredo Penne
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Alfredo Penne, a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home. Featuring tender penne pasta tossed in a luxurious homemade Alfredo sauce made with rich heavy cream, butter, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes. Seasoned to perfection with a touch of salt and pepper and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is as elegant as it is simple. Whether you're a pasta lover or just looking for a quick and satisfying meal, this Easy Alfredo Penne is sure to become a family favorite. Try it tonight and savor the taste of creamy, cheesy perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g penne pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 count garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Slowly add the heavy cream to the skillet and stir to combine with the butter and garlic. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, allowing it to melt completely before adding more. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta in the creamy Alfredo sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the pasta to serving plates or a large serving bowl.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2935 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.8 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 284 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 6588 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.9 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 185.8 g | 372% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3940 mg | 303% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1399 mg | 30% | |
*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.
