Description
Rich, velvety, and packed with garlic flavor — this simple one-pot pasta delivers pure comfort with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, cream, uncooked pasta, and a pinch of salt; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir frequently, cooking 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and season with pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer 1–2 more minutes until creamy and smooth.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan shavings.
- Serve hot — no draining, no fuss, just pure creamy perfection.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute penne pasta with your favorite pasta shape.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg