One Pot Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta
A fast, easy, ultra-creamy garlic pasta made with simple ingredients in just 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknights, picky eaters, and cozy comfort food cravings.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 5-6 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain, set aside, and keep warm.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook 1½ minutes, stirring. Add flour and cook another 1½ minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly pour in milk and chicken broth while whisking until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
- Stir in parsley flakes and Parmesan until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce until well coated (add a little pasta water if you wish to thin the sauce a bit). Serve immediately with parsley and extra parm if desired.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread. Add grilled chicken or shrimp if you want extra protein.