Penne With Creamy Garlic Sauce

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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.