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Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne pasta topped with fresh parsley.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne Twenty Minutes

This recipe makes a quick, creamy garlic parmesan penne pasta dish.
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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 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 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. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1.5 minutes, stirring.
  3. Add flour and cook for 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 slightly. Serve immediately with parsley and extra parmesan if you want more.

Notes

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

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