Penne With Creamy Garlic Sauce

Realtor by day, Chef by night's Note:

This delicious pasta dish came off the back of San Giorgio's Penne Rigate pasta box. We love it. Sometimes I add sauteed chicken breast to it for a complete meal.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (1 lb) package penne rigate
• 2 tablespoons butter (I also add 2 tbsp olive oil)
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup chicken or 3/4 cup beef broth
• 3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup light cream
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (I use more)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, melt butter; add garlic (I add the extra olive oil now).
3. Cook over medium heat 1 minute.
4. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in broth and milk or cream.
6. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
7. Add parsley, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
8. Toss hot pasta with sauce; serve immediately.

Reviews

[Veggie Fam]

I didn't have anything other then angel hair, so that's what I used. I substituted vegetable broth, as we are vegetarian, and used half and half. Delicious!! Even my picky husband said he really enjoyed this. Thank you!

[Hariyuki]

I just made this for dinner tonight. I made a few minor changes to substitute for things I didn't have, however. Keep in mind this is a doubled recipe. We freeze leftovers for work lunches in our house!

Instead of chicken broth, I used a packet of chicken flavored ramen noodle seasoning, boiled for 15-20 minutes in about 5 cups of water, and added a teaspoon of sugar to offset the saltiness.

Instead of parsley, I used about 1 1/2 tsp of Oregano, 1/4 tsp Chives, and about 1/4 tsp of ground black pepper, and about 2 tbsp of Garlic Powder.I also increased the cheese to 1 1/3 cups, and boiled and chopped some chicken breast and mixed it with the sauce, for which I used 2% milk, and added Broccoli and Cauliflower to it.

Let's just say that my mother, who eats like a bird, and very sparingly, went back for seconds and had to claim some for just herself so she would have lunch!! I haven't seen her do this in about 2 years, when i made home made ravioli from scratch!!! This was a great find!!

[Boomette]

I used 2% fat milk but I think cream would add a little bit more taste. For me and DH it was a bit bland. But for our son, it was perfect. Next time I'll add more parmesan cheese. Thanks Realtor. Made for PRMR tag game.