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
• ¾ cup chicken or ¾ cup beef broth
• ¾ cup milk or ¾ 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

[Chef #1031276]

The best recipe deliciously flavorful and oh so yummy. We love this recipe and after making it 4 times all want more so next time I will double the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[Lynda Of Virginia]

Delicious, quick and easy. I didn't have fresh garlic so substituted minced from a jar. Not as garlicky as we like but I think fresh would be the difference. Thank you for posting.

[breezermom]

Really great and easy to put together! Loved it. I'll reduce the pasta to sauce ratio next time, because I love lots of sauce. Made for Favorites of 2009 Tag game. Thanks to Nif for putting this in your cookbook!