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Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

A rich and comforting penne pasta with creamy garlic sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Add butter and cream, then season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes; simmer until thickened.
  4. Toss pasta in the sauce until fully coated.
  5. Top with Parmesan and parsley; serve immediately.

Notes

Add a splash of pasta water to adjust creaminess if needed.