Creamy Penne Pasta

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"This makes a great side dish to any meal."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons butter
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• salt, to taste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 3 tablespoons half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon sour cream

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter.
3. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended.
4. Gradually add the half and half, broth and water.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
6. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and sour cream.
7. Drain pasta and toss with the sauce.

Reviews

[Chef ElizaDuck]

I made this recipe exactly as it was printed (why fiddle with a good thing?). I didn't have to alter the portions either. I do feel a little guily though I took full credit for the recipe when my husband was raving about what a good cook I am! Sorry. It was delicious. Thanks.

 

[nmj]

The whole family loved this dish. I did not use the red pepper and used water in place of the chicken broth. A great side dish!

 

[LUVMY2BOYS]

I thought this came together quite well! I cut the recipe in half & used whole wheat spaghetti--I did have to add about 1 tbsp more half & half (used fat free) b/c it was too thick. I also omitted the pepper flakes & subbed basil w/ italian seas. Instead of olive oil, I used a little more light butter--and used fat free sour cream. I also omitted the broth & used more water, as suggested. It was pretty tasty! Thank u for sharing.

 

[Realtor by day, Chef by night]

Oh, this was great! I liked that it was quick to the table. Thanks, Lainey.

 

[Sydney Mike]

Made this recipe as given (except that I doubled the garlic!), but another time I'd take another reviewer's tip & add some chicken & a veggie for a main course! It did, however, make a great side for the baked chicken breasts we had with it this 1st time around! We really enjoyed the sauce here! Thanks for sharing! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Please Review My Recipe]