PASTA

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA
This is a delicious, super quick side or main dish. This recipe is so garlicky and so creamy and sooooo easy to make. I got home from work, was incredibly tired and just wanted a filling meal. 
CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA
READY IN: 15mins 
SERVES: 6-8

INGREDIENTS
  • 1(1 lb) box penne or 1 (1 lb) box penne rigate, cooked as directed, drained and kept hot
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3⁄4 cup chicken broth or 3⁄4 cup beef broth
  • 3⁄4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
  1. Melt butter and add garlic in a medium sauce pan.
  2. Cook over medium for 1 minute.
  3. Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
  5. Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese.
  6. Stir until cheese is melted.
  7. Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.