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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 289 kcal
10 oz penne pasta 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried basil (or to taste) 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
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.
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.
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.
Calories: 289 kcal Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 10 g Fat: 15 g Saturated Fat: 9 g Cholesterol: 41 mg Sodium: 195 mg Potassium: 103 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 458 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 156 mg Iron: 1 mg
Keyword 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Penne