Penne with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Category: Sides
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
A versatile side dish that compliments most poultry, seafood, beef, or pork entrees.
Ingredients
- 5 1/3 cups Penne Rigate, uncooked (16 ounces)
- 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup ready-to-serve chicken or beef broth
- 3/4 cup milk or light cream (or whipping cream)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, melt butter; add garlic. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and milk. Cook. Stir frequently until sauce boils and thickens. Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Toss pasta with sauce; serve immediately.