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Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

A rich and velvety garlic cream pasta made with penne, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter and olive oil.
  3. Add heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
  4. Stir in Parmesan and seasonings.
  5. Toss cooked penne with sauce and serve.

Notes

Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.