One Pot Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

5 from 11 ratings

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.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 681kcal

Author Sarah Kozowski

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.

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