Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta Recipe

Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta Recipe

It always seems like a big issue for me to decide what to prepare for a side dish, so I’m always looking for a simple recipe that won’t take much time. This Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta Recipe caught my eye. The whole family likes pasta dishes, and I needed a recipe that would go good with baked fish. I wanted it to be a hot dish as opposed to a cold pasta salad; just thinking warm, would go better with the baked Tilapia Fish that it was being served with. The whole dinner was a success-the baked fish was good and the Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta was excellent. The next time you need a warm side dish give this one a try. Enjoy

Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta Recipe
Recipe Type: Side Dish
Author: Admin
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 (1 lb) box Penne pasta, cooked as directed, drained and kept hot.
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced ( I used 4 cloves for this recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta as directed, drain and kept hot.
  2. Melt butter and add garlic in a medium sauce pan.
  3. Cook over medium for 1 minute.
  4. Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
  6. Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese.
  7. Stir until cheese is melted.

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