Creamy Garlic Penne
Silky garlic cream coats tender penne in under 20 minutes — no fancy technique, just butter, cream, and garlic working together. Finish with sharp parmesan and you've got a weeknight pasta that tastes like you tried.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2
Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same pot over medium, add minced garlic, and cook 45 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in cream, stir to combine, and simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4
Return cooked penne to the pot, add parmesan, and toss to coat, adding pasta water 1 tbsp at a time if sauce feels too thick.
Step 5
Season with salt and black pepper, then serve immediately while hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
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