Description
A rich and creamy garlic pasta dish that’s a favorite in restaurants. Perfect for garlic lovers, this penne pasta is loaded with flavor and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Adjust garlic amount to your taste.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy garlic pasta, restaurant-style pasta, garlic penne, easy pasta recipe