This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne works perfectly as an easy dinner or a delicious side dish. Everything is made in one pot for less clean up.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne

Name: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Penne pasta; 1 tablespoon Oil; 2 tablespoons Minced garlic; 3 tablespoons Butter; 1 cup Milk; 2 cups Chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese; Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

How to make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Penne:

In a large pot add oil then add minced garlic. Cook on medium/low. To the same pot add butter, broth, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then add pasta. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta is tender. Add grated parmesan cheese and mix until pasta is coated and all ingredient is well combined.

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How do I make the sauce thicker?

If you want a thicker sauce then you can add butter then flour to your pot and mix until you get a paste. Add in milk and broth slowly whisking until you have a thickened sauce. Then continue with the directions. If you already cooked your pasta you can try adding cornstarch to this recipe to thicken it up.

What other pasta can I use besides penne?

This recipe would work for several different types. You would just need to adjust your cooking time accordingly that are found on the package.

What can I serve with this?

Italian Salad
Shredded Chicken
Slow Cooker Ham
Chicken sausage or kielbasa
Cheesy Ranch Chicken
Lemon Pepper Chicken

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One Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice: Easy One Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice makes the perfect dinner idea with little clean up after!

One Pot American Goulash: American goulash is one of my families favorite easy dinner recipe. I love making this one pot version.

One Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole: This simple One Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole is full of flavor and a recipe you will want to make over and over again.