Description
A quick and easy one-pot creamy garlic pasta recipe with rich flavors of garlic, Parmesan, and a touch of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a gentle boil.
- Add penne pasta, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens (about 12–15 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg