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    Home » Main Dish » 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne

    5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne

    Published: Mar 12, 2020 · Modified: Sep 18, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This simple 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne is made in 30 minutes or less. It's the perfect dinner recipe and one that my entire family loves. 

    5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne in a large pot

    Pasta is one of my go to meals when we are in a pitch.

    I always keep some in the pantry for those nights we are busy or other dinner plans fall through.

    This 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne is so simple to make and it taste amazing. 

     5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne

    How to make 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne:

    Step one: Start by cooking your penne pasta according to package direction. Once it's done you can drain and set it aside.

    Tip: This recipe would work with just about any pasta. We even love it using spaghetti.

    Step two: Next in a medium pot melt your butter and sauté garlic whisking until butter has started to become golden brown. Then add in your basil and continue to whisk.

    cooking butter and garlic in a pan

    Step three: Add cooked pasta to your pot and toss until coated. Add grated parmesan cheese and toss until coated.

    Tip: You can simply change up this recipe by adding grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, or cooked peas and toss together with the sauce.

    Serving Options:

    We love serving this with grilled chicken or a big salad. Here are even more of my favorite recipes to serve with this pasta.

    • Baked Garlic Green Beans
    • Simple Roasted Asparagus
    • Parmesan Roasted Broccoli 
    • Lemon Garlic Broccoli

    Leftovers

    Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

    To reheat you could microwave or place in a sauce pan with ¼ cup broth and reheat on the stove top.

    5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne on a plate with salad

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    Here are even more simple pasta recipes that I think you will love.

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    5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne in a large pot

    5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne

    Jennie Duncan
    This simple 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne is made in 30 minutes or less. It's the perfect dinner recipe and one that my entire family loves. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 289 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 oz penne pasta
    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil (or to taste)
    • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Cook penne pasta according to package direction then drain and set aside.
    • In a medium pot melt your butter and sauté garlic whisking until butter has started to become golden brown. Add basil and continue to whisk.
    • Add cooked pasta to your pot and toss until coated. Add grated parmesan cheese and toss until coated.

    Notes

    Tip: This recipe would work with just about any pasta. We even love it using spaghetti.

    Serving Options:

    We love serving this with grilled chicken or a big salad. Here are even more of my favorite recipes to serve with this pasta.
    • Baked Garlic Green Beans
    • Simple Roasted Asparagus
    • Parmesan Roasted Broccoli 
    • Lemon Garlic Broccoli

    Leftovers

    Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
    To reheat you could microwave or place in a sauce pan with ¼ cup broth and reheat on the stove top. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 1mg
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    1. LoriAnn Toombs

      April 16, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      Fabulously simple, good, hearty!! I modified it a bit. I modify everything. I added cooked chicken and Spinach.
      Leftovers? . Not in this house!

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