Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

delicious meal for any weeknight

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

298
calories
7,4g
fat
45,5g
carbohydrates
12g
protein
71mg
cholesterol
228mg
sodium
Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

Recipe Description

This Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is cheesy, flavorful, and perfect. Plus, the dish is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just 10 minutes. Best for nights when you are craving cheese and carbs.  

The dish itself requires garlic, butter, milk, chicken or beef broth, flour, and Parmesan cheese and can be ready in the time it takes for the pasta to cook. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Next, stir in the flour and cook for another minute. Now, stir in the milk and broth and cook until the sauce thickens. Just before the sauce is finished cooking, stir in grated Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes for additional flavor. Season with salt and black pepper and stir until the cheese has melted. Quickly toss the hot pasta with the sauce and serve immediately. Simple, and most importantly, it’s delicious!

To make the Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook garlic

    2 min
    Step 1 - Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and add 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add flour

    1 min
    Step 2 - Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

    Add 2 tablespoons flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Add milk and broth

    3 min
    Step 3 - Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

    Gradually add in 3⁄4 cup broth and ¾ cup milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens.

  4. 4

    Add parsley, salt, pepper, and cheese

    2 min
    Step 4 - Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

    Stir in 2 teaspoons parsley, salt and black pepper to taste, and 1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Toss pasta with sauce

    2 min
    Step 5 - Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

    Quickly toss the hot pasta with the prepared sauce.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

    Serve immediately.

Easy, flavorful, and so Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta recipe is ready in 10 minutes and perfect for a weeknight dinner! Give this recipe a go, and please come back to leave a comment below.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Oliver
February 28, 2025
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I whipped this up for dinner last week. It was so quick and my wife loved it! The creamy garlic sauce is just gorgeous, I'm definitely making it again.

Katie Johnson
October 14, 2024
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So easy, love it

Olly
September 29, 2024
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OMG, this pasta is soooo good! Made it last night and my hubby loved it! Quick and cheesy!

George Thompson
August 21, 2024
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OMG, super yum! Made this for family movie night. Everyone loved it - I’ll definitely cook again soon!

Ray
July 14, 2024
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Superb pasta dish. I was surprised how easy it was to make, and I loved how creamy the sauce turned out! I made it for a last minute dinner with friends, and they cleaned their plates. Will definitely recommend this recipe!

Helen
November 2, 2023
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So easy tonight.

Rosey
October 29, 2023
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Pure creamy magic!

Kevin Taylor
October 16, 2023
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Delicious! I made this Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta last week for my family, and everyone loved it. It was super easy to whip up in just 10 minutes. We were all busy, but it brought us together at the dinner table. Can't wait to make it again!

Gavin
October 5, 2023
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Made this for dinner last night, so creamy and fast! Reminds me of home.

Alex
October 3, 2023
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So easy, so great. Made this for my family on a busy night and they loved it. The creamy sauce and garlic flavor was a hit. We will definetly be making it again soon.

Yara Bianchi
June 10, 2023
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OMG, this Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta is a total life-saver for busy nights! My kids loved it and it took me only 10 mins to whip up, super easy!

Samantha
May 29, 2023
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I made this creamy garlic penne pasta for a cozy family dinner and it was a hit! So simple and quick to make, perfect for busy nights when you just wanna enjoy a comforting meal. Thankful for recipes like this!

Liam
May 21, 2023
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Super easy dish!

Gilly
January 25, 2023
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Superb! I made this when I was craving a quick, cheesy dinner. It was so simple and delicious! The garlic added a lovely kick. I whipped it up in no time and it felt like a fancy restaurant dish. Perfect for a cozy night in. Can't recomend it enough!

Bella
November 11, 2022
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Super tasty dish!

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